Goikela

Goikela is a village located in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 41km away from sub-district headquarter Kegaon (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Borda is the gram panchayat of Goikela village.

Here you can discover what makes Goikela unique in its vibrant Kegaon-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Goikela’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Goikela

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Goikela is 423596. The village spans a total geographical area of 321 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766036. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Goikela village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 41km away.

When it comes to local governance, Goikela village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Goikela

Population of Goikela

According to the 2011 Census, Goikela has a total population of about 712, with approximately 361 males and 351 females. The sex ratio is around 972 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 81 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 215 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 313. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.13%, with male literacy at about 72.30% and female literacy near 45.58%. There are around 172 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Goikela's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Goikela

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Goikela. As per the 2011 stats, Goikela had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Goikela

Knowing the nearby villages of Goikela helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Goikela.

Frequently Asked Questions about Goikela