Gothada - Naugaon, Jagatsinghapur

Gothada is a village situated in the Naugaon tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugaon and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Naugaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gothada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gothada is 398165. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 754113 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Gothada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gothada

According to the 2011 Census, Gothada village had a total population of 728 people, including 359 males and 369 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.15%, with male literacy at 91.85% and female literacy at 80.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Gothada

Gothada 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 Gothada

Gothada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Gothada is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Gothada is about 28 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 Gothada

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

Health Facilities in Gothada

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

FAQs about Gothada