Gorkha - Konta, Sukma

Gorkha is a village situated in the Konta tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from Konta and around 155 km from Dantewada. Kottacheru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorkha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorkha is 450384. The village covers a total geographical area of 1163.7 hectares and falls under the 494114 pincode. Konta is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Gorkha

As per Census 2011, Gorkha village has a total population of 567 people, consisting of 331 males and 236 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 712 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 150 literate and 417 illiterate residents. Additionally, 482 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gorkha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gorkha

Gorkha 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 Gorkha

Gorkha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manuguru, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konta to Gorkha is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Gorkha is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorkha

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

Health Facilities in Gorkha

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

FAQs about Gorkha