Gokhara - Brahmagiri, Puri

Gokhara is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmagiri and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Bhubanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokhara is 410024. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 752011 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gokhara

According to the 2011 Census, Gokhara village had a total population of 611 people, including 312 males and 299 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.46%, with male literacy at 91.64% and female literacy at 76.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokhara

Gokhara 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 Gokhara

Gokhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Puri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Gokhara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gokhara is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokhara

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

Health Facilities in Gokhara

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

FAQs about Gokhara