Gonali - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Gonali is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Jharpokharia and around 41 km from Baripada. Murunia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gonali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonali is 387922. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 757051 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gonali 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 Gonali

According to the 2011 Census, Gonali village had a total population of 318 people, including 177 males and 141 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 797 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.31%, with male literacy at 89.94% and female literacy at 55.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonali

Gonali 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 Gonali

Gonali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Gonali is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gonali is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gonali

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

Health Facilities in Gonali

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

FAQs about Gonali