Gobarghuti - Basta, Balasore

Gobarghuti is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Basta and around 34 km from Baleshwar. Darada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobarghuti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobarghuti is 392449. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Gobarghuti

According to the 2011 Census, Gobarghuti village had a total population of 529 people, including 280 males and 249 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.43%, with male literacy at 88.93% and female literacy at 66.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobarghuti

Gobarghuti 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 Gobarghuti

Gobarghuti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Gobarghuti is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gobarghuti is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobarghuti

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

Health Facilities in Gobarghuti

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

FAQs about Gobarghuti