Gokala - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Gokala is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Matanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokala is 489638. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.37 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gokala

According to the 2011 Census, Gokala village had a total population of 989 people, including 532 males and 457 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.20%, with male literacy at 85.59% and female literacy at 55.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokala

Gokala 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 Gokala

Gokala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Gokala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Gokala is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokala

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

Health Facilities in Gokala

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

FAQs about Gokala