Gokna

Gokna is a village located in Baduria subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.8km away from sub-district headquarter Baduria. Barasat is the district headquarter of Gokna village. As per 2009 stats, Jadurhati Dakshin is the gram panchayat of Gokna village.

Here you can discover what makes Gokna unique in its vibrant Baduria-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Gokna’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 Gokna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gokna is 323469. The village spans a total geographical area of 408.64 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743293. Baduria is nearest town to Gokna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gokna 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 Baduria Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gokna

Population of Gokna

According to the 2011 Census, Gokna has a total population of about 5,545, with approximately 2,856 males and 2,689 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 651 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 640 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 15. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.89%, with male literacy at about 70.83% and female literacy near 62.70%. There are around 1,287 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gokna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gokna

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

Nearby Villages of Gokna

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gokna