Gochhapada
Gochhapada is a Town and Tehsil in Kandhamal District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Gochhapada Block (CD) is 03110. The total area of Gochhapada Tehsil is 628 km². Gochhapada has a sex ratio of approximately 1046 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gochhapada Tehsil
Gochhapada Tehsil has a total of 231 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gochhapada Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adabali | Sadingia | Phulabani (63 km) |
| 2 | Alimada | Polabrudi | Phulabani (44 km) |
| 3 | Apabiru | Luisingi | Phulabani (47 km) |
| 4 | Badabanga | Katringia | Phulabani (27 km) |
| 5 | Badaganda | Katringia | Phulabani (20 km) |
| 6 | Badajori | Sadingia | Phulabani (64 km) |
| 7 | Badapaju | Solaguda | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 8 | Bagali | Katringia | Phulabani (22 km) |
| 9 | Baghapadar | Luisingi | Phulabani (56 km) |
| 10 | Baghdunguri | Balandapada | Phulabani (52 km) |
| 11 | Bakadamai | Polabrudi | Phulabani (48 km) |
| 12 | Bakepanga | Solaguda | Phulabani (44 km) |
| 13 | Balandapara | Balandapada | Phulabani (48 km) |
| 14 | Baligata | Jajespanga | Phulabani (58 km) |
| 15 | Balipadar | Polabrudi | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 16 | Bandangpadi | Sadingia | Phulabani (33 km) |
| 17 | Banduli | Gochhapada | Phulabani (14 km) |
| 18 | Banjipidia | Luisingi | Phulabani (43 km) |
| 19 | Bapanga | Balandapada | Phulabani (52 km) |
| 20 | Barahala | Pahireju | Phulabani (50 km) |
| 21 | Barkuti | Katringia | Phulabani (20 km) |
| 22 | Batabahali | Luisingi | Phulabani (48 km) |
| 23 | Baulikia | Gochhapada | Phulabani (33 km) |
| 24 | Beladoli | Krandibali | Phulabani (60 km) |
| 25 | Benuri | Polabrudi | Phulabani (44 km) |
| 26 | Bhatuli | Luisingi | Phulabani (65 km) |
| 27 | Bijamari | Krandibali | Phulabani (51 km) |
| 28 | Biluri | Krandibali | Phulabani (43 km) |
| 29 | Bradiguda | Pahireju | Phulabani (21 km) |
| 30 | Bradigura | Luisingi | Phulabani (52 km) |
| 31 | Budairpi | Pahireju | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 32 | Budeni | Polabrudi | Phulabani (21 km) |
| 33 | Budenpanga | Katringia | Phulabani (19 km) |
| 34 | Bulungi | Katringia | Phulabani (21 km) |
| 35 | Burungibali | Katringia | Phulabani (20 km) |
| 36 | Burusing | Luisingi | Phulabani (60 km) |
| 37 | Dadapanga | Krandibali | Phulabani (49 km) |
| 38 | Dadilei | Gochhapada | Phulabani (43 km) |
| 39 | Dagarsuga | Katringia | Phulabani (13 km) |
| 40 | Dakari | Pahireju | Phulabani (47 km) |
| 41 | Dakeni | Katringia | Phulabani (23 km) |
| 42 | Daliapada | Luisingi | Phulabani (48 km) |
| 43 | Damareju | Gochhapada | Phulabani (32 km) |
| 44 | Damtora | Balandapada | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 45 | Dandabasu | Krandibali | Phulabani (38 km) |
| 46 | Dangimendi | Krandibali | Phulabani (51 km) |
| 47 | Darisuga | Polabrudi | Phulabani (44 km) |
| 48 | Dedagulu | Krandibali | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 49 | Dhobatota | Katringia | Phulabani (12 km) |
| 50 | Dresaru | Pahireju | Phulabani (46 km) |
| 51 | Dubsara | Pahireju | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 52 | Duduki | Katringia | Phulabani (21 km) |
| 53 | Dudupanga | Pahireju | Phulabani (49 km) |
| 54 | Dumerigata | Luisingi | Phulabani (42 km) |
| 55 | Dumerikheta | Pahireju | Phulabani (44 km) |
| 56 | Dundunmunda | Krandibali | Phulabani (58 km) |
| 57 | Gadapanga | Krandibali | Phulabani (58 km) |
| 58 | Gamangi | Jajespanga | Phulabani (66 km) |
| 59 | Gamani | Krandibali | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 60 | Gandapada | Dimiriguda | Phulabani (72 km) |
| 61 | Gandrama | Luisingi | Phulabani (50 km) |
| 62 | Gangalarka | Balandapada | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 63 | Ganju | Pahireju | Phulabani (53 km) |
| 64 | Ganjupadar | Katringia | Phulabani (17 km) |
| 65 | Ganjupria | Pahireju | Phulabani (42 km) |
| 66 | Garipadar | Jamjhari | Phulabani (26 km) |
| 67 | Gidapadar | Balandapada | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 68 | Gidigulu | Gochhapada | Phulabani (35 km) |
| 69 | Glata | Pahireju | Phulabani (43 km) |
| 70 | Gobarnala | Pahireju | Phulabani (50 km) |
| 71 | Gochamundri | Pahireju | Phulabani (58 km) |
| 72 | Gochhapada | Gochhapada | Phulabani (28 km) |
| 73 | Gohidhipa | Polabrudi | Phulabani (41 km) |
| 74 | Gumaldani | Luisingi | Phulabani (40 km) |
| 75 | Gumi | Solaguda | Phulabani (20 km) |
| 76 | Hatigochani | Katringia | Phulabani (22 km) |
| 77 | Iripisaru | Krandibali | Phulabani (51 km) |
| 78 | Irpisaru | Jamjhari | Phulabani (21 km) |
| 79 | Jalapadar | Solaguda | Phulabani (41 km) |
| 80 | Jaruganda | Krandibali | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 81 | Kadampanga | Luisingi | Phulabani (58 km) |
| 82 | Kadari | Luisingi | Phulabani (40 km) |
| 83 | Kadi Saru | Polabrudi | Phulabani (46 km) |
| 84 | Kadipanga | Luisingi | Phulabani (23 km) |
| 85 | Kadipari | Gochhapada | Phulabani (42 km) |
| 86 | Kadisaru And Kadikupa | Polabrudi | Phulabani (23 km) |
| 87 | Kakerkheta | Krandibali | Phulabani (61 km) |
| 88 | Kaladi | Jajespanga | Phulabani (62 km) |
| 89 | Kalangi | Phringia | Phulabani (49 km) |
| 90 | Kalikura | Pahireju | Phulabani (43 km) |
| 91 | Kalimunda | Katringia | Phulabani (13 km) |
| 92 | Kamatanajungle | Krandibali | Phulabani (44 km) |
| 93 | Kambapara | Pabingia | Phulabani (48 km) |
| 94 | Kamtana | Krandibali | Phulabani (50 km) |
| 95 | Kanapati | Katringia | Phulabani (14 km) |
| 96 | Kandijodi | Jamjhari | Phulabani (21 km) |
| 97 | Kangapada | Krandibali | Phulabani (47 km) |
| 98 | Kangasaru | Luisingi | Phulabani (66 km) |
| 99 | Kanibali | Katringia | Phulabani (26 km) |
| 100 | Kanjamai | Luisingi | Phulabani (63 km) |
| 101 | Kapadi | Balandapada | Phulabani (56 km) |
| 102 | Karanala | Pahireju | Phulabani (47 km) |
| 103 | Karapanga | Luisingi | Phulabani (48 km) |
| 104 | Kasakadi | Krandibali | Phulabani (61 km) |
| 105 | Katadisaru | Katringia | Phulabani (60 km) |
| 106 | Katakeri | Katringia | Phulabani (35 km) |
| 107 | Katamaska | Luisingi | Phulabani (57 km) |
| 108 | Katisumba | Katringia | Phulabani (26 km) |
| 109 | Katramal | Solaguda | Phulabani (43 km) |
| 110 | Katringia | Katringia | Phulabani (16 km) |
| 111 | Kendugura | Balandapada | Phulabani (53 km) |
| 112 | Kerengeli | Polabrudi | Phulabani (52 km) |
| 113 | Khajurigaon | Gochhapada | Phulabani (33 km) |
| 114 | Khetapaju | Jamjhari | Phulabani (49 km) |
| 115 | Kilupanga | Jamjhari | Phulabani (23 km) |
| 116 | Klabasingi | Pahireju | Phulabani (50 km) |
| 117 | Klasukau | Balandapada | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 118 | Koirmandu | Balandapada | Phulabani (53 km) |
| 119 | Kokamaha | Katringia | Phulabani (27 km) |
| 120 | Krandibali | Krandibali | Phulabani (46 km) |
| 121 | Kuaghara | Pahireju | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 122 | Kudali | Jamjhari | Phulabani (22 km) |
| 123 | Kulikura | Gochhapada | Phulabani (32 km) |
| 124 | Kumalsingi | Luisingi | Phulabani (22 km) |
| 125 | Kumbhaharu | Luisingi | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 126 | Kumbharkhol | Solaguda | Phulabani (41 km) |
| 127 | Kusori | Luisingi | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 128 | Kusupaju | Pahireju | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 129 | Kutabrudi | Solaguda | Phulabani (19 km) |
| 130 | Kutanari | Polabrudi | Phulabani (40 km) |
| 131 | Kutibari | Katringia | Phulabani (19 km) |
| 132 | Kutukudi | Solaguda | Phulabani (60 km) |
| 133 | Labangi | Krandibali | Phulabani (40 km) |
| 134 | Labedi | Polabrudi | Phulabani (25 km) |
| 135 | Labedijungle | Jajespanga | Phulabani (26 km) |
| 136 | Ladapadar | Sadingia | Phulabani (80 km) |
| 137 | Lambakheta | Balandapada | Phulabani (54 km) |
| 138 | Laspue | Sadingia | Phulabani (69 km) |
| 139 | Laspue Jungle | Sadingia | Phulabani (70 km) |
| 140 | Lathikupa | Luisingi | Phulabani (55 km) |
| 141 | Layendi | Krandibali | Phulabani (52 km) |
| 142 | Loharasahi | Gochhapada | Phulabani (47 km) |
| 143 | Lubuki | Balandapada | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 144 | Luising | Luisingi | Phulabani (55 km) |
| 145 | Machharpara | Pahireju | Phulabani (46 km) |
| 146 | Malakera | Luisingi | Phulabani (49 km) |
| 147 | Mandibala | Krandibali | Phulabani (40 km) |
| 148 | Matighati | Katringia | Phulabani (13 km) |
| 149 | Mindupriya | Solaguda | Phulabani (41 km) |
| 150 | Mionitodri | Krandibali | Phulabani (21 km) |
| 151 | Mundasahi | Solaguda | Phulabani (47 km) |
| 152 | Muruja | Solaguda | Phulabani (40 km) |
| 153 | Muskulipadar | Solaguda | Phulabani (39 km) |
| 154 | Nakudisaru | Katringia | Phulabani (49 km) |
| 155 | Nakudisuga | Solaguda | Phulabani (62 km) |
| 156 | Namerbali | Katringia | Phulabani (20 km) |
| 157 | Nandapadar | Pahireju | Phulabani (40 km) |
| 158 | Nandeni | Krandibali | Phulabani (48 km) |
| 159 | Nanipadar | Pahireju | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 160 | Nedipadar | Solaguda | Phulabani (36 km) |
| 161 | Nedipanga | Katringia | Phulabani (20 km) |
| 162 | Neripadar | Polabrudi | Phulabani (48 km) |
| 163 | Nuagochhapada | Gochhapada | Phulabani (49 km) |
| 164 | Paberi | Katringia | Phulabani (17 km) |
| 165 | Paireju | Pahireju | Phulabani (53 km) |
| 166 | Pakari | Krandibali | Phulabani (42 km) |
| 167 | Palabrudi | Polabrudi | Phulabani (44 km) |
| 168 | Palchi | Jamjhari | Phulabani (24 km) |
| 169 | Pangajungle | Jajespanga | Phulabani (67 km) |
| 170 | Pangapaju | Katringia | Phulabani (12 km) |
| 171 | Pangauparsahi | Jajespanga | Phulabani (60 km) |
| 172 | Parangi | Katringia | Phulabani (27 km) |
| 173 | Patipriya | Jajespanga | Phulabani (46 km) |
| 174 | Petari | Luisingi | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 175 | Pidiapanga | Solaguda | Phulabani (38 km) |
| 176 | Pindangi | Sadingia | Phulabani (58 km) |
| 177 | Pipalmala | Gochhapada | Phulabani (30 km) |
| 178 | Pirkadi | Krandibali | Phulabani (58 km) |
| 179 | Priyedi | Krandibali | Phulabani (63 km) |
| 180 | Raigara | Luisingi | Phulabani (62 km) |
| 181 | Rajingapadara | Solaguda | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 182 | Rakadi | Krandibali | Phulabani (33 km) |
| 183 | Rangapadar | Luisingi | Phulabani (65 km) |
| 184 | Ranisbali | Katringia | Phulabani (17 km) |
| 185 | Ranjani | Pahireju | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 186 | Rasingpadar | Luisingi | Phulabani (62 km) |
| 187 | Rasipadar | Solaguda | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 188 | Sadarsuga | Katringia | Phulabani (15 km) |
| 189 | Salaguda | Solaguda | Phulabani (44 km) |
| 190 | Saleni | Solaguda | Phulabani (40 km) |
| 191 | Samukasa | Krandibali | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 192 | Sapigura | Balandapada | Phulabani (53 km) |
| 193 | Sapitingia | Polabrudi | Phulabani (52 km) |
| 194 | Sarapaju | Polabrudi | Phulabani (49 km) |
| 195 | Sartaguda | Krandibali | Phulabani (60 km) |
| 196 | Sartapaju | Balandapada | Phulabani (48 km) |
| 197 | Sarupaju | Solaguda | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 198 | Senisuga | Pahireju | Phulabani (47 km) |
| 199 | Shradimunda | Luisingi | Phulabani (25 km) |
| 200 | Shraki | Katringia | Phulabani (18 km) |
| 201 | Shrigoni | Polabrudi | Phulabani (41 km) |
| 202 | Silandi | Krandibali | G. Udayagiri (40 km) |
| 203 | Sipanjari | Krandibali | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 204 | Sipari | Pabingia | Phulabani (70 km) |
| 205 | Solaguda | Pahireju | Phulabani (44 km) |
| 206 | Somangi | Balandapada | Phulabani (53 km) |
| 207 | Srahanimunda | Polabrudi | Phulabani (56 km) |
| 208 | Sramugura | Krandibali | Phulabani (45 km) |
| 209 | Suberi Jungle | Krandibali | Phulabani (64 km) |
| 210 | Suberipanga | Krandibali | Phulabani (51 km) |
| 211 | Sule | Katringia | Phulabani (22 km) |
| 212 | Sunarimunda | Katringia | Phulabani (19 km) |
| 213 | Supula | Krandibali | Phulabani (63 km) |
| 214 | Suthani | Luisingi | Phulabani (58 km) |
| 215 | Tadikala | Luisingi | Phulabani (44 km) |
| 216 | Tadinipadar | Katringia | Phulabani (18 km) |
| 217 | Tadrakaju | Luisingi | Phulabani (23 km) |
| 218 | Tadri | Jamjhari | Phulabani (20 km) |
| 219 | Takabari | Luisingi | Phulabani (51 km) |
| 220 | Takeriguda | Solaguda | Phulabani (44 km) |
| 221 | Taladanganama | Luisingi | Phulabani (40 km) |
| 222 | Talpanga | Balandapada | Phulabani (53 km) |
| 223 | Tambisuga | Solaguda | Phulabani (33 km) |
| 224 | Tanasu | Solaguda | Phulabani (33 km) |
| 225 | Tanjimirka | Krandibali | Phulabani (38 km) |
| 226 | Tarkari | Pahireju | Phulabani (49 km) |
| 227 | Tilkapanga | Pahireju | Phulabani (49 km) |
| 228 | Titarpala | Balandapada | Phulabani (51 km) |
| 229 | Uchangi | Pahireju | Phulabani (43 km) |
| 230 | Uhagmari | Balandapada | Phulabani (51 km) |
| 231 | Upardangnama | Luisingi | Phulabani (43 km) |
Population of Gochhapada Tehsil
The population profile of Gochhapada Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Gochhapada Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,593 | 35,593 | N/A |
| Male Population | 17,391 | 17,391 | N/A |
| Female Population | 18,202 | 18,202 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,154 | 6,154 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,135 | 3,135 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,019 | 3,019 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 15,594 | 15,594 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 9,666 | 9,666 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 5,928 | 5,928 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 19,999 | 19,999 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,725 | 7,725 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,274 | 12,274 | N/A |
| Total Households | 8,303 | 8,303 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 35,593 people. Includes nearly 17,391 males and 18,202 females. Rural population is about 35,593 people.
- There are around 6,154 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,135 boys and 3,019 girls.
- Literate population is about 15,594 people. Non-literate population is around 19,999 people.
- There are nearly 8,303 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gochhapada Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 6,599 | 6,599 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,217 | 3,217 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,382 | 3,382 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 22,206 | 22,206 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 10,838 | 10,838 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 11,368 | 11,368 | N/A |
| Population Density | 57 / km² | 57 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gochhapada Tehsil is approximately 6,599 people, including 3,217 males and 3,382 females. Around 6,599 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gochhapada Tehsil is about 22,206 people, including 10,838 males and 11,368 females. Around 22,206 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 57 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 57 people per sq. km.