Gothagam - Patrapur, Ganjam

Gothagam is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Jarada and around 60 km from Chatrapur. Kharinipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gothagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gothagam is 413143. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 761037 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gothagam 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 Gothagam

According to the 2011 Census, Gothagam village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 593 males and 643 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,084 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.21%, with male literacy at 68.91% and female literacy at 48.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Gothagam

Gothagam 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 Gothagam

Gothagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Gothagam is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gothagam is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gothagam

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

Health Facilities in Gothagam

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

FAQs about Gothagam