Godri - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Godri is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Diwanjhitiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godri is 441174. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.67 hectares and falls under the 491441 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Godri

According to the 2011 Census, Godri village had a total population of 810 people, including 389 males and 421 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.57%, with male literacy at 88.92% and female literacy at 68.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Godri

Godri 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 Godri

Godri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Godri is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Godri is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godri

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

Health Facilities in Godri

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

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