Gokhara - Narala, Kalahandi

Gokhara is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rakshi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokhara is 422754. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gokhara 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 Gokhara

According to the 2011 Census, Gokhara village had a total population of 857 people, including 421 males and 436 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.10%, with male literacy at 72.42% and female literacy at 46.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokhara

Gokhara 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 Gokhara

Public transport in the Gokhara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Gokhara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gokhara is about 35 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 Gokhara

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

Health Facilities in Gokhara

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

FAQs about Gokhara