Gokarna Khal - Tigiria, Cuttack

Gokarna Khal is a village situated in the Tigiria tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tigiria and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Bhogada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokarna Khal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokarna Khal is 398988. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 754035 pincode. Nuapatna is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gokarna Khal

As per Census 2011, Gokarna Khal village has a total population of 544 people, consisting of 291 males and 253 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 440 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gokarna Khal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gokarna Khal

Gokarna Khal 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 Gokarna Khal

Gokarna Khal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shyama Charanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nuapatna to Gokarna Khal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Gokarna Khal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokarna Khal

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

Health Facilities in Gokarna Khal

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

FAQs about Gokarna Khal