Gotiput - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Gotiput is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bandhugaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotiput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotiput is 428790. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Gotiput

According to the 2011 Census, Gotiput village had a total population of 338 people, including 164 males and 174 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.22%, with male literacy at 31.47% and female literacy at 13.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 326.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotiput

Gotiput 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 Gotiput

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gotiput. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Gotiput is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Gotiput is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotiput

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

Health Facilities in Gotiput

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

FAQs about Gotiput