Gourchandrapur Village Overview
Gourchandrapur is a village in Sharata tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It lies about 27 km from Sharata tehsil headquarters and around 80 km from Baripada district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sarat is the Gram Panchayat for Gourchandrapur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gourchandrapur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gourchandrapur is 391220. The village covers a geographical area of 976 hectares and has a pincode of 757079. Udala is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Gourchandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Karanjia Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Gourchandrapur
Population & Demographics of Gourchandrapur
This section provides population and demographic details of Gourchandrapur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,817 | 1,438 | 1,379 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 602 | 316 | 286 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,805 | 1,430 | 1,375 |
| Literate Population | 867 | 571 | 296 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,950 | 867 | 1,083 |
Key population details of Gourchandrapur village are given below:
- Gourchandrapur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,817, including approximately 1,438 males and 1,379 females, with a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2,805 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gourchandrapur village is low, with a literacy rate of about 30.78%.
- There are around 549 households in Gourchandrapur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gourchandrapur
Transport facilities help residents of Gourchandrapur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gourchandrapur
The following villages are located close to Gourchandrapur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gourchandrapur
- Where is Gourchandrapur located?
- Gourchandrapur village is located in Sharata Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gourchandrapur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gourchandrapur is Sarat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gourchandrapur?
- The pincode of Gourchandrapur is 757079.
- What is the population of Gourchandrapur?
- Gourchandrapur has a total population of 2,817, including 1,438 males and 1,379 females.
- How many households are there in Gourchandrapur?
- There are 549 households in Gourchandrapur.
- What is the literacy rate in Gourchandrapur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gourchandrapur is 30.78%. Male literacy is 39.71% and female literacy is 21.46%.