Gogua - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Gogua is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Gogua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gogua is 396996. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 754222 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Gogua

According to the 2011 Census, Gogua village had a total population of 1,470 people, including 687 males and 783 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 1,140 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.65%, with male literacy at 74.12% and female literacy at 62.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Gogua

Gogua 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 Gogua

Gogua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Gogua is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Gogua is about 36 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 Gogua

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

Health Facilities in Gogua

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

FAQs about Gogua