Gokura

Gokura is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.5km 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 Gokura village.

Here you can discover what makes Gokura unique in its vibrant Dinhata I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Gokura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gokura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gokura is 308549. The village spans a total geographical area of 39.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736135. Dinhata is nearest town to Gokura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gokura 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.

Google Map of Gokura

Population of Gokura

According to the 2011 Census, Gokura has a total population of about 426, with approximately 230 males and 196 females. The sex ratio is around 852 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 57 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 160 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.91%, with male literacy at about 65.22% and female literacy near 60.20%. There are around 100 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gokura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gokura

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

Nearby Villages of Gokura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gokura