Gochadengen - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Gochadengen is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gochhandengaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gochadengen village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gochadengen is 422432. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Gochadengen

According to the 2011 Census, Gochadengen village had a total population of 411 people, including 209 males and 202 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.04%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 59.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Gochadengen

Gochadengen 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 Gochadengen

Gochadengen is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Gochadengen is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gochadengen is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gochadengen

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

Health Facilities in Gochadengen

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

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