Gothali - Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Gothali is a village situated in the Bellaguntha tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Gangapur and around 83 km from Chatrapur. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gothali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gothali is 410706. The village covers a total geographical area of 404 hectares and falls under the 761123 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gothali 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 Gothali

According to the 2011 Census, Gothali village had a total population of 1,083 people, including 511 males and 572 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.73%, with male literacy at 93.30% and female literacy at 75.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Gothali

Gothali 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 Gothali

Gothali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Gothali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gothali is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gothali

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

Health Facilities in Gothali

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

FAQs about Gothali