Gobara - Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Gobara is a village situated in the Bellaguntha tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Gangapur and around 96 km from Chatrapur. Gobara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobara is 410681. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 761123 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gobara

As per Census 2011, Gobara village has a total population of 2,145 people, consisting of 1,093 males and 1,052 females. The village has 438 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,494 literate and 651 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobara

Gobara 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 Gobara

Gobara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Gobara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gobara is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobara

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

Health Facilities in Gobara

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

FAQs about Gobara