Goten - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Goten is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Narala and around 50 km from Bhawanipatna. Kamarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goten village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goten is 422786. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Goten

According to the 2011 Census, Goten village had a total population of 212 people, including 109 males and 103 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.67%, with male literacy at 64.89% and female literacy at 40.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Goten

Goten 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 Goten

Goten is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Goten

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

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