Govindpur - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Govindpur is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rengali and around 50 km from Jharsuguda. Kadamdihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govindpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govindpur is 380973. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 768219 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Govindpur

According to the 2011 Census, Govindpur village had a total population of 555 people, including 290 males and 265 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 83.14% and female literacy at 62.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 405.

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

Nearby Villages of Govindpur

Govindpur 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 Govindpur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Govindpur. The nearest railway station is Daghora, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Govindpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Govindpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govindpur

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

Health Facilities in Govindpur

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

FAQs about Govindpur