Gobindapur - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Abhyachandpur and around 40 km from Jagatsinghapur . Dhinkia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 397308. The village covers a total geographical area of 525 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gobindapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gobindapur

As per Census 2011, Gobindapur village has a total population of 2,743 people, consisting of 1,369 males and 1,374 females. The village has 661 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,114 literate and 629 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,045 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gobindapur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7431,3691,374
Child Population (0–6 yrs)247129118
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,045512533
Literate Population2,1141,117997
Illiterate Population629252377

Nearby Villages of Gobindapur

Gobindapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
FirikichhitakandhaNorth-East2.07 km
NuaganWest2.15 km
KankardiaNorth2.16 km
PanigadiakandhaNorth-West2.18 km
KokakhandhaNorth-West2.52 km
DhinkiaEast2.81 km
BanapatakandhaNorth2.87 km
BadakantakandhaNorth-East3.16 km
BalituthaNorth-West3.29 km
SunadiakandhaNorth3.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gobindapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gobindapur. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Gobindapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Gobindapur 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 Gobindapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gobindapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gobindapur

Where is Gobindapur located?

Gobindapur village is located in Ersama Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gobindapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gobindapur is Dhinkia.

What is the pincode of Gobindapur?

The pincode of Gobindapur is 754141.

What is the population of Gobindapur?

Gobindapur has a total population of 2,743, including 1,369 males and 1,374 females.

How many households are there in Gobindapur?

There are 661 households in Gobindapur.

What is the literacy rate in Gobindapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gobindapur is 77.07%. Male literacy is 81.59% and female literacy is 72.56%.