Gokula - Gania, Nayagarh
Gokula is a village situated in the Gania tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gania and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Kishoreprasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokula village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokula is 405384. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 752085 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Gokula village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daspalla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gokula
Gokula 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Belapada Bechhapari | West | 0.69 km |
| Harirajpur Oraf Langal Kanta | South-East | 1.16 km |
| Walipur | West | 1.51 km |
| Rautapadapatna | West | 1.84 km |
| Gania | South-West | 1.86 km |
| Karadamundia | West | 2.10 km |
| Rautapada | North-West | 2.41 km |
| Paturia | South-East | 2.54 km |
| Kaliapada | South | 2.86 km |
| Patanda | South | 3.04 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gokula
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gokula. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Gokula is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Gokula is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gokula
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gokula village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gokula
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gokula village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gokula
Where is Gokula located?
Gokula village is located in Gania Tehsil, Nayagarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gokula?
The Gram Panchayat of Gokula is Kishoreprasad.
What is the pincode of Gokula?
The pincode of Gokula is 752085.