 He is famous his nick name "BHAU" in their area Balaghat and Seoni district.In 1978-80 he was the Director of, (i) District Cooperative Bank, Balaghat 1978-80; and (ii) Land Development Bank, Balaghat.On 10 March 1985, Gaurishankar Bisen was elected to the 8th VIDHAN SABHA from the Balaghat Legislative Constituency of Madhya Pradesh.