Gosanipal - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Gosanipal is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Banakati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gosanipal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gosanipal is 389454. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Gosanipal

According to the 2011 Census, Gosanipal village had a total population of 1,125 people, including 578 males and 547 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.46%, with male literacy at 82.31% and female literacy at 68.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 461.

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

Nearby Villages of Gosanipal

Gosanipal 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 Gosanipal

Gosanipal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Gosanipal is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gosanipal is about 40 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 Gosanipal

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

Health Facilities in Gosanipal

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

FAQs about Gosanipal