Govindapur village, Sonapur block | Pincode 767023

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RUKMINI NAIK

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LGD code: 418982
Pincode: 767023
Post office: Dungripali
Population: 650
Households: 157
Literacy rate: 56.6%
Sex ratio: 988 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 346
Distance to district centre: 121 km
Distance to mandal centre: 126 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 328 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 533 km
Nearest railway station: Junagarh Road · 34 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Golamunda · 11 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Govindapur compares

By population, Govindapur ranks #35 of 115 villages in Sonapur mandal.

Literacy rate

56.6%

−5.8% vs mandal average

Govindapur: 56.6%
Sonapur mandal: 62.4%
Sonepur district: 65.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

988

+19 vs mandal average

Govindapur: 988
Sonapur mandal: 969

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.1 vs mandal average

Govindapur: 4.1
Sonapur mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Govindapur at a glance

Govindapur is a village of 650 people in 157 households (Census 2011) in Sonapur block, Sonepur district, Odisha, the 35th-largest of 115 villages in Sonapur block. Literacy is 57%, 6 points below the block average of 62% and the sex ratio is 988 women per 1,000 men. It lies 121 km from the Sonepur district centre, 34 km from Junagarh Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 767023, served by Dungripali post office; the LGD village code is 418982. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Golamunda, 11 km away. The sarpanch is RUKMINI NAIK, and the village votes in Kantamal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kanhai Charan Danga. The population is estimated at 766 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Govindapur · this village	650	57%	—
Govindapur · Pipili	927	86%	0 km N
Govindapur · Basudebpur	1,855	70%	0 km N
Govindapur · Subalaya	488	67%	0 km N
Govindapur · Jarada	0	—	0 km N
Govindapur · Bant	202	75%	0 km N
Govindapur · Patana	40	40%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Govindapur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 18
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SONAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 20
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Khaliapali
Total area (ha): 312
Irrigated area (ha): 23.85
Forest area (ha): 0.51

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Govindapur

LGD code: 418982
Pincode: 767023
Post office: Dungripali
Population (Census 2011): 650
Population (projected 2026): 766
Households: 157
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 988
Literacy rate: 56.6%
Coordinates: 20.05699°N, 82.69097°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kantamal
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kanhai Charan Danga
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RUKMINI NAIK
Block / Mandal: Sonapur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sonepur district level

Then & Now

Govindapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

650

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

766

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

157

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

185

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 650Census 2011
Households: 157Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 988 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7662026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1852026 projection
Active job cards: 81,006MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 35,451MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sonepur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sonepur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sonepur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Govindapur

Mandal centre

Sonapur · ≈ 126 km

≈ 4 h 18 min by car · 5 h 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Sonepur · ≈ 121 km

≈ 4 h 8 min by car · 4 h 54 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar328 kmcapital
Hyderabad533 km
Kolkata651 km
Chennai817 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJunagarh Road34 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Golamunda11 km
CollegeK.V. Degree College, Kantabanji50 km
Police stationJharigaon police Station51 km

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What is the pincode of Govindapur?

The pincode of Govindapur, Sonapur block, Sonepur district, Odisha is 767023. The post office is Dungripali.

Which post office delivers to Govindapur?

Mail for Govindapur is delivered through Dungripali post office, pincode 767023, in Sonapur block, Sonepur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Govindapur located?

Govindapur is a village in Sonapur block of Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Govindapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Govindapur village has a population of 650 across 157 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Govindapur?

The current sarpanch of Govindapur gram panchayat is RUKMINI NAIK.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Govindapur in?

Govindapur falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Govindapur in?

Govindapur falls under the Kantamal assembly constituency (AC #85) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Govindapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Govindapur village is 56.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Govindapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Govindapur village is 988 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Govindapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Govindapur, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Govindapur from Sonepur district centre?

Govindapur is approximately 121 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sonepur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Govindapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Govindapur village is 418982.

How big is Govindapur compared to other villages in Sonapur block?

Govindapur ranks 35 of 115 villages in Sonapur block by Census 2011 population (650 residents).

How far is Govindapur from Bhubaneswar?

Govindapur is about 328 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 427 km.

How far is Govindapur from Hyderabad?

Govindapur is about 533 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 693 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Govindapur?

Junagarh Road is the nearest railway station to Govindapur, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Govindapur?

Government Hospital, Golamunda is the nearest hospital or health centre to Govindapur, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Govindapur?

Govindapur falls under Kantamal assembly constituency (AC 85). The sitting MLA is Kanhai Charan Danga (BJP).

Who is the MP for Govindapur?

Govindapur is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Govindapur in 2026?

Govindapur is estimated at 766 people in 2026, up about 18% from 650 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Govindapur in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Govindapur in Sonepur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Govindapur?

RUKMINI NAIK is the sarpanch of Govindapur gram panchayat, Sonapur block. See the sarpanch list of Sonapur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)