Gobindanagar - Chikiti, Ganjam

Gobindanagar is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Golanthara and around 40 km from Chatrapur. Gobindanagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindanagar is 412679. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gobindanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gobindanagar village had a total population of 2,574 people, including 1,295 males and 1,279 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.71%, with male literacy at 84.69% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Gobindanagar

Gobindanagar 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 Gobindanagar

Gobindanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Gobindanagar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gobindanagar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobindanagar

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

Health Facilities in Gobindanagar

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

FAQs about Gobindanagar