Gohira - Nilagiri, Balasore

Gohira is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Berhampur and around 35 km from Baleshwar. Telipal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gohira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohira is 393306. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 756041 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gohira 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 Gohira

According to the 2011 Census, Gohira village had a total population of 471 people, including 231 males and 240 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.69%, with male literacy at 86.47% and female literacy at 50.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Gohira

Gohira 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 Gohira

Public transport in the Gohira is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Gohira is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gohira is about 35 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 Gohira

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

Health Facilities in Gohira

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

FAQs about Gohira