Gona - Raighar, Nabarangpur

Gona is a village situated in the Raighar tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Raighar and around 105 km from Nabarangapur . Gona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gona is 427225. The village covers a total geographical area of 35 hectares and falls under the 764088 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Gona

According to the 2011 Census, Gona village had a total population of 2,575 people, including 1,316 males and 1,259 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.36%, with male literacy at 48.11% and female literacy at 30.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,702.

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

Nearby Villages of Gona

Gona 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 Gona

Gona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Gona is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Gona is about 105 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 Gona

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

Health Facilities in Gona

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

FAQs about Gona