Godbahal - Pithora, Mahasamund

Godbahal is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Godbahal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godbahal is 446293. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.39 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Godbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Godbahal village had a total population of 936 people, including 471 males and 465 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.62%, with male literacy at 85.19% and female literacy at 58.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 378.

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

Nearby Villages of Godbahal

Godbahal 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 Godbahal

Godbahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Godbahal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Godbahal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godbahal

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

Health Facilities in Godbahal

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

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