Gokulpur - Athgarh, Cuttack
Gokulpur is a village situated in the Athgarh tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Athagad and around 37 km from Cuttack. Rajanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokulpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokulpur is 399115. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 754029 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Gokulpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baramba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gokulpur
Gokulpur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Radhamadhabpur | North | 1.40 km |
| Rajanagar | North-West | 1.46 km |
| Betakholi | South-West | 1.49 km |
| Mahakalabasta | North-East | 1.66 km |
| Taradikhal | North | 1.79 km |
| Balipada | North-West | 1.92 km |
| Tailamal | North-West | 1.99 km |
| Megha | South | 2.03 km |
| Kanyagahir | North | 2.30 km |
| Radhadhabpur | North-East | 2.34 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gokulpur
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gokulpur. The nearest railway station is Ghantikhal Nidhipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Gokulpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Gokulpur is about 37 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 Gokulpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gokulpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Gokulpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gokulpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gokulpur
Where is Gokulpur located?
Gokulpur village is located in Athgarh Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gokulpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Gokulpur is Rajanagar.
What is the pincode of Gokulpur?
The pincode of Gokulpur is 754029.