Gochhaguda - Mohana, Gajapati

Gochhaguda is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Merapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gochhaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gochhaguda is 413732. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Gochhaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Gochhaguda village had a total population of 518 people, including 265 males and 253 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.23%, with male literacy at 76.30% and female literacy at 53.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Gochhaguda

Gochhaguda 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 Gochhaguda

Gochhaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Gochhaguda is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gochhaguda is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gochhaguda

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

Health Facilities in Gochhaguda

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

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