Gohitangiri - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Gohitangiri is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Pandapara and around 30 km from Kendujhar. Sunatangiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gohitangiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohitangiri is 386522. The village covers a total geographical area of 325 hectares and falls under the 758079 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gohitangiri

According to the 2011 Census, Gohitangiri village had a total population of 544 people, including 274 males and 270 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.26%, with male literacy at 83.95% and female literacy at 52.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 481.

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

Nearby Villages of Gohitangiri

Gohitangiri 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 Gohitangiri

Gohitangiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Gohitangiri is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gohitangiri is about 30 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 Gohitangiri

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

Health Facilities in Gohitangiri

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

FAQs about Gohitangiri