Gorhi - Lailunga, Raigarh

Gorhi is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Khar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorhi is 434620. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.28 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gorhi

According to the 2011 Census, Gorhi village had a total population of 579 people, including 294 males and 285 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.55%, with male literacy at 69.71% and female literacy at 49.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorhi

Gorhi 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 Gorhi

Gorhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jamga, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Gorhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gorhi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorhi

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

Health Facilities in Gorhi

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

FAQs about Gorhi