Gorsika - Santuri, Purulia

Gorsika is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from Santuri and around 65.5 km from Purulia. Garsika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorsika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorsika is 330582. The village covers a total geographical area of 729.38 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Gorsika

According to the 2011 Census, Gorsika village had a total population of 1,741 people, including 897 males and 844 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.25%, with male literacy at 70.49% and female literacy at 45.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 417, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,012.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorsika

Gorsika 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 Gorsika

Gorsika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Gorsika is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gorsika is about 65.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorsika

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

Health Facilities in Gorsika

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

FAQs about Gorsika