Godhi - Tamnar, Raigarh

Godhi is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Gorhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godhi is 434806. The village covers a total geographical area of 449.31 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Tamnar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Godhi

According to the 2011 Census, Godhi village had a total population of 2,251 people, including 1,086 males and 1,165 females, living in 545 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.18%, with male literacy at 92.04% and female literacy at 80.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 874.

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

Nearby Villages of Godhi

Godhi 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 Godhi

Godhi 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 Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamnar to Godhi is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Godhi is about 33 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 Godhi

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

Health Facilities in Godhi

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

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