Gorpar - Kharsia, Raigarh

Gorpar is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Gorpar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorpar is 435148. The village covers a total geographical area of 368.23 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gorpar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kharsia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gorpar

According to the 2011 Census, Gorpar village had a total population of 1,034 people, including 498 males and 536 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.56%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 69.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 653.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gorpar

Gorpar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gorpar

Gorpar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Gorpar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gorpar is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorpar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gorpar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gorpar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gorpar village are given below:

FAQs about Gorpar