Godnian - Sheosagar, Rohtas

Godnian is a village situated in the Sheosagar subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sheosagar and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Konar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godnian village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godnian is 252171. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 821111 pincode. Sasaram is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Godnian village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kargahar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sasaram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Godnian

As per Census 2011, Godnian village has a total population of 419 people, consisting of 212 males and 207 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 245 literate and 174 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Godnian are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population419212207
Child Population (0–6 yrs)744034
Literate Population245139106
Illiterate Population17473101

Nearby Villages of Godnian

Godnian 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaithiSouth-West1.15 km
KonarSouth-East1.31 km
ChandanpuraWest1.93 km
DumraNorth2.02 km
MahuliNorth-East2.30 km
MojriSouth-West2.33 km
MathurapurNorth-West2.53 km
IbrahimpurSouth-West2.53 km
DeharaSouth2.91 km
DamodarpurEast3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Godnian

Godnian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumahu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sasaram to Godnian is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godnian

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Godnian

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Godnian

Where is Godnian located?

Godnian village is located in Sheosagar Subdivision, Rohtas district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Godnian?

The Gram Panchayat of Godnian is Konar.

What is the pincode of Godnian?

The pincode of Godnian is 821111.

What is the population of Godnian?

Godnian has a total population of 419, including 212 males and 207 females.

How many households are there in Godnian?

There are 53 households in Godnian.

What is the literacy rate in Godnian?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Godnian is 58.47%. Male literacy is 65.57% and female literacy is 51.21%.