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

As per Census 2011, Gokulpur village has a total population of 2,396 people, consisting of 1,221 males and 1,175 females. The village has 498 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,791 literate and 605 illiterate residents. Additionally, 510 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3961,2211,175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)249127122
Scheduled Castes (SC)510252258
Literate Population1,791995796
Illiterate Population605226379

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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JagannathpurSouth-West1.45 km
NischintaNorth-West1.52 km
NausadhipurWest1.58 km
JaripadaSouth1.69 km
DamakaNorth-West2.17 km
AstapariSouth-West2.37 km
RajakonaNorth-West2.46 km
SanadebilNorth-East2.48 km
NeliaNorth2.54 km
GhasisanthapurNorth-West2.59 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gokulpur

Where is Gokulpur located?

Gokulpur village is located in Tangi-Choudwar Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gokulpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gokulpur is Govindapur.

What is the pincode of Gokulpur?

The pincode of Gokulpur is 754023.

What is the population of Gokulpur?

Gokulpur has a total population of 2,396, including 1,221 males and 1,175 females.

How many households are there in Gokulpur?

There are 498 households in Gokulpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gokulpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gokulpur is 74.75%. Male literacy is 81.49% and female literacy is 67.74%.