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

According to the 2011 Census, Gobindakana village had a total population of 283 people, including 138 males and 145 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.47%, with male literacy at 77.97% and female literacy at 69.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gobindakana