Govindapur - Mohana, Gajapati

Govindapur is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 133 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Manikapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govindapur is 413735. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Govindapur 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 Govindapur

According to the 2011 Census, Govindapur village had a total population of 909 people, including 521 males and 388 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 745 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.22%, with male literacy at 69.69% and female literacy at 39.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Govindapur

Govindapur 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 Govindapur

Public transport in the Govindapur 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 109.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Govindapur is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Govindapur is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govindapur

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

Health Facilities in Govindapur

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

FAQs about Govindapur