Gotara - Mahanga, Cuttack

Gotara is a village situated in the Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahanga and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Gotara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotara is 399608. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 754207 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gotara

As per Census 2011, Gotara village has a total population of 1,740 people, consisting of 897 males and 843 females. The village has 431 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,337 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotara

Gotara 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 Gotara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gotara. The nearest railway station is Raghunathpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Gotara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotara

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

Health Facilities in Gotara

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

FAQs about Gotara