Gohirapadar - Bangomunda, Balangir

Gohirapadar is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bangomunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gohirapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohirapadar is 421288. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gohirapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Gohirapadar village had a total population of 1,771 people, including 894 males and 877 females, living in 414 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.06%, with male literacy at 70.91% and female literacy at 50.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Gohirapadar

Gohirapadar 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 Gohirapadar

Gohirapadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Gohirapadar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gohirapadar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gohirapadar

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

Health Facilities in Gohirapadar

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

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