Gurda - Kharsia, Raigarh

Gurda is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Gurda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurda is 435172. The village covers a total geographical area of 448.83 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Gurda 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 Gurda

According to the 2011 Census, Gurda village had a total population of 897 people, including 443 males and 454 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.57%, with male literacy at 83.38% and female literacy at 52.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 565.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurda

Gurda 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 Gurda

Gurda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Gurda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gurda is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurda

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

Health Facilities in Gurda

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

FAQs about Gurda