Goba - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Goba is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bada Madhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goba is 412058. The village covers a total geographical area of 481 hectares and falls under the 761019 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Goba

According to the 2011 Census, Goba village had a total population of 1,610 people, including 817 males and 793 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.72%, with male literacy at 72.35% and female literacy at 55.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Goba

Goba 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 Goba

Goba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Goba is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Goba is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goba

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

Health Facilities in Goba

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

FAQs about Goba