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

As per Census 2011, Gosanipal village has a total population of 1,125 people, consisting of 578 males and 547 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 738 literate and 387 illiterate residents. Additionally, 286 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 461 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gosanipal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,125578547
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477572
Scheduled Castes (SC)286145141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)461230231
Literate Population738414324
Illiterate Population387164223

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SatbhayaSouth-East1.00 km
BanakatiSouth-West1.48 km
KanimahuliNorth-East1.55 km
DahisahiSouth1.64 km
KendumundiNorth1.70 km
BelbariaEast2.35 km
SaragadaEast2.37 km
ChandanpurNorth-West2.39 km
MalidihiSouth-East2.47 km
JhinkpahadiSouth2.51 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gosanipal

Where is Gosanipal located?

Gosanipal village is located in Bangiriposi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gosanipal?

The Gram Panchayat of Gosanipal is Banakati.

What is the pincode of Gosanipal?

The pincode of Gosanipal is 757032.

What is the population of Gosanipal?

Gosanipal has a total population of 1,125, including 578 males and 547 females.

How many households are there in Gosanipal?

There are 307 households in Gosanipal.

What is the literacy rate in Gosanipal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gosanipal is 65.60%. Male literacy is 71.63% and female literacy is 59.23%.