Goliha - Khaira, Balasore

Goliha is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Khaira and around 63 km from Baleshwar. Goliha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goliha is 393659. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 756126 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Goliha

As per Census 2011, Goliha village has a total population of 1,004 people, consisting of 505 males and 499 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 828 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Goliha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Goliha

Goliha 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 Goliha

Public transport in the Goliha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Goliha is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Goliha is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goliha

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

Health Facilities in Goliha

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

FAQs about Goliha