Golia - Buguda, Ganjam

Golia is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Gollia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golia is 410423. The village covers a total geographical area of 615 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Golia

According to the 2011 Census, Golia village had a total population of 5,418 people, including 2,797 males and 2,621 females, living in 1,140 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.88%, with male literacy at 81.26% and female literacy at 63.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Golia

Golia 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 Golia

Public transport in the Golia 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 90.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Golia is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Golia is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golia

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

Health Facilities in Golia

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

FAQs about Golia