Goda - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Goda is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Palari and around 60 km from Raipur. Goda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goda is 443891. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.72 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Goda

According to the 2011 Census, Goda village had a total population of 1,739 people, including 874 males and 865 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.04%, with male literacy at 82.68% and female literacy at 59.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 535.

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

Nearby Villages of Goda

Goda 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 Goda

Goda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Goda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Goda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goda

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

Health Facilities in Goda

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

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