Gochhangi

Gochhangi is a village located in Kantamal tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kantamal (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Baragaon is the gram panchayat of Gochhangi village.

Gochhangi has its own place in the vibrant Baudh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gochhangi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gochhangi is 417773. The village spans a total geographical area of 462 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762017. Tarbha is nearest town to Gochhangi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gochhangi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kantamal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gochhangi

Population of Gochhangi

Below is a concise population overview of Gochhangi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gochhangi village:

• The total population of Gochhangi village is around 639, including approximately 311 males and 328 females, with a sex ratio of 1054 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 112 children aged 0–6 years in Gochhangi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Gochhangi village has 87 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 119 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Gochhangi village is about 60.72%, with male literacy at 70.42% and female literacy at 51.52%.
• There are around 147 households in Gochhangi village.

Connectivity of Gochhangi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gochhangi. As per the 2011 stats, Gochhangi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gochhangi

Knowing the nearby villages of Gochhangi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gochhangi.

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