Golganda - Nandapur, Koraput

Golganda is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Padua and around 745 km from Koraput. Padua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golganda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golganda is 429699. The village covers a total geographical area of 469 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Golganda

According to the 2011 Census, Golganda village had a total population of 940 people, including 468 males and 472 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.35%, with male literacy at 46.48% and female literacy at 26.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Golganda

Golganda 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 Golganda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Golganda. The nearest railway station is Darliput, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Golganda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Golganda is about 745 km, with the usual travel time around ~21.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golganda

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

Health Facilities in Golganda

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

FAQs about Golganda