Gobindapur - Barbil, Keonjhar

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Joda and around 55 km from Kendujhar. Birikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 385323. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 758038 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gobindapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gobindapur village had a total population of 1,112 people, including 582 males and 530 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.59%, with male literacy at 74.29% and female literacy at 41.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 873.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobindapur

Gobindapur 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 Gobindapur

Gobindapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Murga Mahadev Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Gobindapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gobindapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobindapur

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

Health Facilities in Gobindapur

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

FAQs about Gobindapur