Gorasa - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Gorasa is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Patana and around 72 km from Kendujhar. Goras serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorasa is 385817. The village covers a total geographical area of 588 hectares and falls under the 758030 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gorasa

As per Census 2011, Gorasa village has a total population of 2,104 people, consisting of 1,014 males and 1,090 females. The village has 440 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,248 literate and 856 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,569 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorasa

Gorasa 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 Gorasa

Gorasa 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 Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Gorasa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gorasa is about 72 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 Gorasa

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

Health Facilities in Gorasa

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

FAQs about Gorasa