Gotadiha - Basta, Balasore

Gotadiha is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Singla and around 42 km from Baleshwar. Sahada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotadiha is 392253. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 756080 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gotadiha 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 Gotadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Gotadiha village had a total population of 869 people, including 461 males and 408 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.05%, with male literacy at 89.17% and female literacy at 70.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 396, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotadiha

Gotadiha 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 Gotadiha

Gotadiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Gotadiha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gotadiha is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotadiha

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

Health Facilities in Gotadiha

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

FAQs about Gotadiha