Gorsara

Gorsara is a village located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 65km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Gorsada is the gram panchayat of Gorsara village.

Here you can discover what makes Gorsara unique in its vibrant Dunda-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Gorsara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gorsara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gorsara is 040586. The village spans a total geographical area of 60.98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249165. Uttarkashi is nearest town to Gorsara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gorsara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangotri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gorsara

Population of Gorsara

According to the 2011 Census, Gorsara has a total population of about 390, with approximately 174 males and 216 females. The sex ratio is around 1241 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 40 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.97%, with male literacy at about 82.76% and female literacy near 57.87%. There are around 89 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gorsara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gorsara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gorsara. As per the 2011 stats, Gorsara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gorsara

Knowing the nearby villages of Gorsara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gorsara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorsara