Gokunda

Gokunda is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.9km away from sub-district headquarter Dinhata (tehsildar office) and 31.5km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Okrabari is the gram panchayat of Gokunda village.

Gokunda has its own place in the vibrant Koch Bihar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gokunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gokunda is 308548. The village spans a total geographical area of 74.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736135. Dinhata is nearest town to Gokunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gokunda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sitai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Gokunda

Below is a concise population overview of Gokunda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gokunda village:

• The total population of Gokunda village is around 1,225, including approximately 613 males and 612 females, with a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 161 children aged 0–6 years in Gokunda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Gokunda village has 252 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Gokunda village is about 68.16%, with male literacy at 72.10% and female literacy at 64.22%.
• There are around 309 households in Gokunda village.

Connectivity of Gokunda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gokunda. As per the 2011 stats, Gokunda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gokunda

Knowing the nearby villages of Gokunda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gokunda.

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