Gokulpur - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Gokulpur is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Sharata and around 82 km from Baripada. Kalamgadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokulpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokulpur is 391265. The village covers a total geographical area of 719 hectares and falls under the 757079 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Gokulpur

As per Census 2011, Gokulpur village has a total population of 769 people, consisting of 377 males and 392 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 77 literate and 692 illiterate residents. Additionally, 662 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokulpur

Gokulpur 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 Gokulpur

Gokulpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Gokulpur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gokulpur is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokulpur

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

Health Facilities in Gokulpur

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

FAQs about Gokulpur