Govindpur - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Govindpur is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Gambheer Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Govindpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Govindpur is 214129. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.4 hectares and falls under the 231221 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Govindpur

As per Census 2011, Govindpur village has a total population of 470 people, consisting of 254 males and 216 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 309 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 327 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population470254216
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603525
Scheduled Castes (SC)327174153
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321616
Literate Population309190119
Illiterate Population1616497

Nearby Villages of Govindpur

Govindpur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KushmahaSouth-West2.07 km
KataudhiNorth-East2.51 km
ManabasaEast2.78 km
KhairahiWest2.90 km
RantolaNorth3.27 km
KirawaniNorth-West3.53 km
RaspahariSouth-West4.16 km
KaramdandEast4.42 km
KatolliNorth-East4.69 km
Jharo KalaEast4.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Govindpur

Govindpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muirpur Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Govindpur is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Govindpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Govindpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Govindpur

Where is Govindpur located?

Govindpur village is located in Dudhi Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Govindpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Govindpur is Gambheer Pur.

What is the pincode of Govindpur?

The pincode of Govindpur is 231221.

What is the population of Govindpur?

Govindpur has a total population of 470, including 254 males and 216 females.

How many households are there in Govindpur?

There are 99 households in Govindpur.

What is the literacy rate in Govindpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Govindpur is 65.74%. Male literacy is 74.80% and female literacy is 55.09%.