Gorta - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Gorta is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Gorta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorta is 433127. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.22 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gorta

As per Census 2011, Gorta village has a total population of 1,718 people, consisting of 858 males and 860 females. The village has 466 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 855 literate and 863 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorta

Gorta 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 Gorta

Gorta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Gorta is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Gorta is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorta

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

Health Facilities in Gorta

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

FAQs about Gorta