Gorsaira - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur

Gorsaira is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Basuhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorsaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorsaira is 186008. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.01 hectares and falls under the 273405 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gorsaira

As per Census 2011, Gorsaira village has a total population of 624 people, consisting of 323 males and 301 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 354 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 570 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population624323301
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015447
Scheduled Castes (SC)570298272
Literate Population354222132
Illiterate Population270101169

Nearby Villages of Gorsaira

Gorsaira 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MishrauliNorth-East0.81 km
BasuhiSouth0.87 km
TogariWest0.94 km
UpdhauliNorth1.08 km
KarhiNorth-West1.53 km
BaganiSouth-West1.78 km
BhaorhiSouth-East2.20 km
Dihghat KhasWest2.37 km
Silhata MunderaEast2.38 km
Kona SonbarsaNorth-West2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gorsaira

Gorsaira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chauri Chaura, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Gorsaira is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Gorsaira is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorsaira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gorsaira

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gorsaira

Where is Gorsaira located?

Gorsaira village is located in Chauri Chaura Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gorsaira?

The Gram Panchayat of Gorsaira is Basuhi.

What is the pincode of Gorsaira?

The pincode of Gorsaira is 273405.

What is the population of Gorsaira?

Gorsaira has a total population of 624, including 323 males and 301 females.

How many households are there in Gorsaira?

There are 84 households in Gorsaira.

What is the literacy rate in Gorsaira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gorsaira is 56.73%. Male literacy is 68.73% and female literacy is 43.85%.