Goja Bandha - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Goja Bandha is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Barakandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goja Bandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goja Bandha is 397102. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Goja Bandha 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 Goja Bandha

According to the 2011 Census, Goja Bandha village had a total population of 990 people, including 491 males and 499 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.97%, with male literacy at 83.76% and female literacy at 64.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Goja Bandha

Goja Bandha 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 Goja Bandha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Goja Bandha. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Goja Bandha is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Goja Bandha 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 Goja Bandha

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

Health Facilities in Goja Bandha

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

FAQs about Goja Bandha