Godhna

Godhna is a village located in Nawagarh tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Nawagarh (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Godhana is the gram panchayat of Godhna village.

Here you can discover what makes Godhna unique in its vibrant Nawagarh-Janjgir Champa region. You’ll see Godhna’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Godhna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Godhna is 436768. The village spans a total geographical area of 868.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495556. Shivrinarayan is nearest town to Godhna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Godhna village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pamgarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Godhna

Population of Godhna

According to the 2011 Census, Godhna has a total population of about 4,125, with approximately 2,096 males and 2,029 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 613 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 792 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.02%, with male literacy at about 75.14% and female literacy near 52.54%. There are around 779 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Godhna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Godhna

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Godhna. As per the 2011 stats, Godhna had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Godhna

Knowing the nearby villages of Godhna helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Godhna.

Frequently Asked Questions about Godhna