Godda - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Godda is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Kerasingi serves as the Grama Panchayat for Godda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godda is 580230. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 532215 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Godda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Godda

According to the 2011 Census, Godda village had a total population of 804 people, including 407 males and 397 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.96%, with male literacy at 62.23% and female literacy at 35.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 565.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Godda

Godda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Godda

Public transport in the Godda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ganguwada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Godda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Godda is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Godda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Godda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Godda village are given below:

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