Gokanda

Gokanda is a village located in Narwar tehsil of Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 60km away from sub-district headquarter Narwar (tehsildar office) and 110km away from district headquarter Shivpuri. As per 2009 stats, Douni is the gram panchayat of Gokanda village.

Gokanda has its own place in the vibrant Shivpuri region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gokanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gokanda is 455549. The village spans a total geographical area of 620.12 hectares. Karera is nearest town to Gokanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

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Population of Gokanda

Below is a concise population overview of Gokanda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 772 403 369
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 108 53 55
Scheduled Castes (SC) 192 101 91
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 388 247 141
Illiterate Population 384 156 228

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gokanda village:

  • The total population of Gokanda village is around 772, including approximately 403 males and 369 females, with a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 108 children aged 0–6 years in Gokanda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gokanda village has 192 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Gokanda village is about 50.26%, with male literacy at 61.29% and female literacy at 38.21%.
  • There are around 138 households in Gokanda village.

Connectivity of Gokanda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gokanda. As per the 2011 stats, Gokanda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gokanda

Knowing the nearby villages of Gokanda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gokanda.

Sahida Kalan Sunari Papredu Bhainsa Dauni Beejor Dihayala Turkini Chitahari Rajpur Phoolpur Karera

Frequently Asked Questions about Gokanda

Where is Gokanda located?
Gokanda village is situated in Narwar Tehsil, within the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gokanda?
The Gram Panchayat of Gokanda is Douni (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Gokanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gokanda is 772, with 403 males and 369 females.
How many households are there in Gokanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gokanda village has a total of 138 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gokanda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gokanda is 50.26%. The male literacy rate is 61.29%, while the female literacy rate is 38.21%.