Gokhani - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Gokhani is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Dera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokhani is 395971. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gokhani

As per Census 2011, Gokhani village has a total population of 1,217 people, consisting of 626 males and 591 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 993 literate and 224 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokhani

Gokhani 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 Gokhani

Gokhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Gokhani is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Gokhani is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokhani

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

Health Facilities in Gokhani

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

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