Ghorsa - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Ghorsa is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Ghorsa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorsa is 501041. The village covers a total geographical area of 816.28 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ghorsa

According to the 2011 Census, Ghorsa village had a total population of 1,209 people, including 623 males and 586 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.46%, with male literacy at 66.60% and female literacy at 51.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 683.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghorsa

Ghorsa 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 Ghorsa

Public transport in the Ghorsa is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Ghorsa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Ghorsa is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorsa

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

Health Facilities in Ghorsa

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

FAQs about Ghorsa