Gorsa - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Gorsa is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 92.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gorsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorsa is 316008. The village covers a total geographical area of 513.69 hectares and falls under the 731222 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Gorsa

According to the 2011 Census, Gorsa village had a total population of 7,964 people, including 3,985 males and 3,979 females, living in 1,536 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.93%, with male literacy at 49.36% and female literacy at 38.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,448.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gorsa

Gorsa 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 Gorsa

Gorsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rajgram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Gorsa is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gorsa is about 92.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorsa

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

Health Facilities in Gorsa

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

FAQs about Gorsa