Goudgan - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Goudgan is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gudugudia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goudgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goudgan is 388490. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Goudgan

According to the 2011 Census, Goudgan village had a total population of 1,351 people, including 655 males and 696 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.60%, with male literacy at 71.73% and female literacy at 48.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 607.

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

Nearby Villages of Goudgan

Goudgan 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 Goudgan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Goudgan. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Goudgan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Goudgan is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goudgan

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

Health Facilities in Goudgan

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

FAQs about Goudgan