Gotama - Pusour, Raigarh

Gotama is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Gotma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotama is 435097. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.76 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Gotama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gotama

According to the 2011 Census, Gotama village had a total population of 1,142 people, including 573 males and 569 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.95%, with male literacy at 89.84% and female literacy at 74.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotama

Gotama 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 Gotama

Gotama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Gotama is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gotama is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotama

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

Health Facilities in Gotama

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

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