Gokulsara - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Gokulsara is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gokuleswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokulsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokulsara is 422396. The village covers a total geographical area of 512 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gokulsara

According to the 2011 Census, Gokulsara village had a total population of 1,793 people, including 892 males and 901 females, living in 506 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.09%, with male literacy at 73.99% and female literacy at 42.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 937.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokulsara

Gokulsara 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 Gokulsara

Gokulsara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Gokulsara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gokulsara 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 Gokulsara

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

Health Facilities in Gokulsara

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

FAQs about Gokulsara