Gorja - Bhadravati, Chandrapur

Gorja is a village situated in the Bhadravati tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadravati and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Gorja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorja is 541235. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 442902 pincode. Bhadravati is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gorja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gorja

As per Census 2011, Gorja village has a total population of 729 people, consisting of 378 males and 351 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 523 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 52 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorja

Gorja 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 Gorja

Gorja is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tadali, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravati to Gorja is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Gorja is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorja

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

Health Facilities in Gorja

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

FAQs about Gorja