Gobarjoda - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Gobarjoda is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Taramara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobarjoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobarjoda is 389068. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Gobarjoda 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 Gobarjoda

According to the 2011 Census, Gobarjoda village had a total population of 161 people, including 78 males and 83 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.62%, with male literacy at 71.01% and female literacy at 36.23%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobarjoda

Gobarjoda 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 Gobarjoda

Gobarjoda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Gobarjoda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gobarjoda is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobarjoda

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

Health Facilities in Gobarjoda

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

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