Gokana - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Gokana is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Chhuikhadan and around 76 km from Rajnandgaon. Gokana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokana is 440149. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.52 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gokana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khairagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gokana

According to the 2011 Census, Gokana village had a total population of 1,234 people, including 618 males and 616 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.09%, with male literacy at 83.77% and female literacy at 59.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokana

Gokana 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 Gokana

Gokana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Gokana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Gokana is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokana

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

Health Facilities in Gokana

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

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