Gokarnapur - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Gokarnapur is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Gokharanapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokarnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokarnapur is 412750. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 761012 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gokarnapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gokarnapur village had a total population of 3,403 people, including 1,638 males and 1,765 females, living in 779 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.28%, with male literacy at 69.81% and female literacy at 45.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokarnapur

Gokarnapur 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 Gokarnapur

Gokarnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Gokarnapur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gokarnapur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokarnapur

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

Health Facilities in Gokarnapur

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

FAQs about Gokarnapur