Gochapada - Muniguda, Rayagada

Gochapada is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from Ambadala and around 112 km from Rayagada . Dimiriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gochapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gochapada is 424567. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Gochapada

According to the 2011 Census, Gochapada village had a total population of 348 people, including 175 males and 173 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 7.85%, with male literacy at 8.61% and female literacy at 7.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Gochapada

Gochapada 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 Gochapada

Gochapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gochapada is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gochapada is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gochapada

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

Health Facilities in Gochapada

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

FAQs about Gochapada