Godpal - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Godpal is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Godpal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godpal is 447705. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.41 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Godpal

According to the 2011 Census, Godpal village had a total population of 752 people, including 386 males and 366 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.07%, with male literacy at 86.83% and female literacy at 71.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 657.

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

Nearby Villages of Godpal

Godpal 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 Godpal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Godpal. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Godpal is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Godpal is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godpal

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

Health Facilities in Godpal

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

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