Gokalthana - Nainpur, Mandla

Gokalthana is a village situated in the Nainpur tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nainpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Jewnara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokalthana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokalthana is 493561. The village covers a total geographical area of 529.41 hectares and falls under the 481776 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gokalthana

According to the 2011 Census, Gokalthana village had a total population of 990 people, including 488 males and 502 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.79%, with male literacy at 77.07% and female literacy at 64.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokalthana

Gokalthana 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 Gokalthana

Gokalthana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jeonara Ph, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Gokalthana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Gokalthana is about 48 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 Gokalthana

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

Health Facilities in Gokalthana

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

FAQs about Gokalthana