Gokan - Pipili, Puri

Gokan is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokan is 408789. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gokan

As per Census 2011, Gokan village has a total population of 459 people, consisting of 230 males and 229 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 352 literate and 107 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gokan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gokan

Gokan 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 Gokan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gokan. The nearest railway station is Jenapur Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Gokan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gokan is about 32 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 Gokan

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

Health Facilities in Gokan

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

FAQs about Gokan