Gobindapur - Bahanaga, Balasore

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Soro and around 17 km from Baleshwar. Khantapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 393881. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 756043 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gobindapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gobindapur village had a total population of 310 people, including 166 males and 144 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.39%, with male literacy at 97.84% and female literacy at 84.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobindapur

Gobindapur 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 Gobindapur

Gobindapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Gobindapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gobindapur is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobindapur

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

Health Facilities in Gobindapur

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

FAQs about Gobindapur