Gokulpur - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Gokulpur is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Tangi and around 30 km from Cuttack. Govindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokulpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokulpur is 399370. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 754023 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Salipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gokulpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gokulpur village had a total population of 2,396 people, including 1,221 males and 1,175 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.42%, with male literacy at 90.95% and female literacy at 75.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 510.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Gokulpur

Gokulpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapilas Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Gokulpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Gokulpur is about 30 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:

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:

FAQs about Gokulpur