Gohirakhal - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Gohirakhal is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Bhalibol Kateni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gohirakhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohirakhal is 403322. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 759015 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gohirakhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gohirakhal

As per Census 2011, Gohirakhal village has a total population of 487 people, consisting of 246 males and 241 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 340 literate and 147 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gohirakhal

Gohirakhal 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 Gohirakhal

Gohirakhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Gohirakhal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gohirakhal

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

Health Facilities in Gohirakhal

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

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