Gobindpur is located at 22°38′32″N 86°04′14″E / 22.6423°N 86.0706°E / 22.6423; 86.0706 The area shown in the map has been described as "part of the southern fringe of the Chotanagpur plateau and is a hilly upland tract".

[1][2] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Gobindpur had a total population of 1,577, of which 802 (51%) were males and 775 (49%) were females.

The total number of literate persons in Gobindpur was 844 (63.36% of the population over 6 years).

[4] Rajkiya Middle School Govindpur is a Hindi-medium coeducational institution established in 1934.