Gorba - Bilaigarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Gorba is a village situated in the Bilaigarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Bilaigarh and around 161 km from Raipur. Gorba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorba is 444229. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.67 hectares and falls under the 493338 pincode. Bilaigarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gorba

According to the 2011 Census, Gorba village had a total population of 994 people, including 497 males and 497 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.28%, with male literacy at 81.84% and female literacy at 56.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorba

Gorba 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 Gorba

Gorba 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 Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaigarh to Gorba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Gorba is about 161 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorba

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

Health Facilities in Gorba

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

FAQs about Gorba