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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gorsika

As per Census 2011, Gorsika village has a total population of 1,741 people, consisting of 897 males and 844 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 893 literate and 848 illiterate residents. Additionally, 417 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,012 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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