Gokhapada - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Gokhapada is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Marsaghai and around 28 km from Kendrapara . Karanja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokhapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokhapada is 396925. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Gokhapada 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 Gokhapada

According to the 2011 Census, Gokhapada village had a total population of 558 people, including 285 males and 273 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.60%, with male literacy at 96.08% and female literacy at 76.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokhapada

Gokhapada 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 Gokhapada

Gokhapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Gokhapada is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Gokhapada is about 28 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 Gokhapada

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

Health Facilities in Gokhapada

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

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