Gorsai - Bhiwandi, Thane

Gorsai is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Gorsai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorsai is 552639. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gorsai

According to the 2011 Census, Gorsai village had a total population of 2,274 people, including 1,159 males and 1,115 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.50%, with male literacy at 88.20% and female literacy at 74.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, 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 Gorsai

Gorsai 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 Gorsai

Gorsai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhiwandi Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Gorsai is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Gorsai is about 20 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 Gorsai

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

Health Facilities in Gorsai

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

FAQs about Gorsai