Gohira

Gohira is a village located in Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kaptipada (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Pedagadi is the gram panchayat of Gohira village.

Here you can discover what makes Gohira unique in its vibrant Kaptipada-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Gohira’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gohira

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gohira is 391158. The village spans a total geographical area of 79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757040. Udala is nearest town to Gohira village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gohira village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Udala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gohira

Population of Gohira

According to the 2011 Census, Gohira has a total population of about 489, with approximately 249 males and 240 females. The sex ratio is around 963 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 77 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 171 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 137. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.96%, with male literacy at about 70.28% and female literacy near 53.33%. There are around 124 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gohira's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gohira

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gohira. As per the 2011 stats, Gohira had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gohira

Knowing the nearby villages of Gohira helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gohira.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gohira