Godam - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Godam is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Sarangarh and around 39 km from Raigarh. Godam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godam is 435537. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.35 hectares and falls under the 496450 pincode. Chandrapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Godam

According to the 2011 Census, Godam village had a total population of 1,719 people, including 862 males and 857 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.07%, with male literacy at 85.62% and female literacy at 62.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 905, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Godam

Godam 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 Godam

Godam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandrapur to Godam is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Godam is about 39 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 Godam

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

Health Facilities in Godam

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

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