Gorre - Lanji, Balaghat

Gorre is a village situated in the Lanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanji and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Chikhli(churali) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorre village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorre is 498543. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.21 hectares and falls under the 481222 pincode. Lanji is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gorre

According to the 2011 Census, Gorre village had a total population of 789 people, including 387 males and 402 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.61%, with male literacy at 85.50% and female literacy at 67.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorre

Gorre 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 Gorre

Gorre is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salekasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanji to Gorre is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Gorre is about 73 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 Gorre

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

Health Facilities in Gorre

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

FAQs about Gorre