Godhna - Shivrinarayan, Janjgir-Champa

Godhna is a village situated in the Shivrinarayan tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Nawagarh and around 35 km from Janjgir. Godhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godhna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godhna is 436768. The village covers a total geographical area of 868.61 hectares and falls under the 495556 pincode. Shivrinarayan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Godhna

According to the 2011 Census, Godhna village had a total population of 4,125 people, including 2,096 males and 2,029 females, living in 779 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.20%, with male literacy at 88.73% and female literacy at 61.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 792, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Godhna

Godhna 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 Godhna

Godhna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivrinarayan to Godhna is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Godhna is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godhna

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

Health Facilities in Godhna

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

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