Gokulpur

Gokulpur is a village located in Sharata tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 37km away from sub-district headquarter Sharata (tehsildar office) and 82km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Kalamgadia is the gram panchayat of Gokulpur village.

Gokulpur has its own place in the vibrant Mayurbhanj region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gokulpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gokulpur is 391265. The village spans a total geographical area of 719 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757079. Udala is nearest town to Gokulpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gokulpur 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 Karanjia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Gokulpur

Below is a concise population overview of Gokulpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gokulpur village:

• The total population of Gokulpur village is around 769, including approximately 377 males and 392 females, with a sex ratio of 1039 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 192 children aged 0–6 years in Gokulpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Gokulpur village has 662 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Gokulpur village is about 10.01%, with male literacy at 13.00% and female literacy at 7.14%.
• There are around 135 households in Gokulpur village.

Connectivity of Gokulpur

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

Nearby Villages of Gokulpur

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

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