Gortara
About Gortara
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gortara village is 501294. Gortara village is located in Sohagpur tehsil of Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 10km away from Shahdol, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gortara village. As per 2009 stats, Gortara village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 861.52 hectares. Gortara has a total population of 2,333 peoples, out of which male population is 1,183 while female population is 1,150. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 972 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gortara village is 58.68% out of which 64.16% males and 53.04% females are literate. There are about 546 houses in gortara village.
Shahdol is nearest town to gortara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Gortara
The population details of Gortara cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,333 | 1,183 | 1,150 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 356 | 180 | 176 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 130 | 73 | 57 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,339 | 669 | 670 |
| Literate Population | 1,369 | 759 | 610 |
| Illiterate Population | 964 | 424 | 540 |
Connectivity of Gortara
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gortara
Where is Gortara located?
Gortara village is situated in Sohagpur Tehsil, within the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gortara?
Gortara serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Gortara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gortara is 2,333, with 1,183 males and 1,150 females.
How many households are there in Gortara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gortara village has a total of 546 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gortara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gortara is 58.68%. The male literacy rate is 64.16%, while the female literacy rate is 53.04%.