Gobindakana - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Gobindakana is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Koilipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindakana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindakana is 395735. The village covers a total geographical area of 49 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Gobindakana

As per Census 2011, Gobindakana village has a total population of 283 people, consisting of 138 males and 145 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 180 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gobindakana are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population283138145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382018
Scheduled Castes (SC)33-
Literate Population1809288
Illiterate Population1034657

Nearby Villages of Gobindakana

Gobindakana 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhuntaNorth0.92 km
KoilipurWest0.97 km
Subhadraprasad DiaNorth-East1.24 km
GharabhanjakolaSouth-West1.37 km
DighiEast1.52 km
Panchu PalliSouth-East1.55 km
TarapadaNorth-West1.65 km
JayanagarNorth2.10 km
CharipokhariaSouth-West2.57 km
PitandaSouth-East2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gobindakana

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gobindakana. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Gobindakana is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Gobindakana is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobindakana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gobindakana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gobindakana

Where is Gobindakana located?

Gobindakana village is located in Rajkanika Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gobindakana?

The Gram Panchayat of Gobindakana is Koilipur.

What is the pincode of Gobindakana?

The pincode of Gobindakana is 754220.

What is the population of Gobindakana?

Gobindakana has a total population of 283, including 138 males and 145 females.

How many households are there in Gobindakana?

There are 61 households in Gobindakana.

What is the literacy rate in Gobindakana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gobindakana is 63.60%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 60.69%.