Gobardhanpur - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Gobardhanpur is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kansara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobardhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobardhanpur is 403052. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Gobardhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gobardhanpur village had a total population of 465 people, including 234 males and 231 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.13%, with male literacy at 87.44% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobardhanpur

Gobardhanpur 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 Gobardhanpur

Gobardhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Angul, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Gobardhanpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gobardhanpur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobardhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Gobardhanpur

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

FAQs about Gobardhanpur