Gohira - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Gohira is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badkuleibira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gohira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohira is 387578. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gohira

According to the 2011 Census, Gohira village had a total population of 492 people, including 241 males and 251 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.71%, with male literacy at 85.42% and female literacy at 61.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Gohira

Gohira 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 Gohira

Gohira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Gohira is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gohira is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gohira

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

Health Facilities in Gohira

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

FAQs about Gohira