Godwal

Block / Tehsil Bishnah
District Jammu

About Godwal

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Godwal village is 006196. Godwal village is located in Bishnah tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Bishnah (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Jammui. As per 2009 stats, Karyal Brahmana is the gram panchayat of Godwal village.

The total geographical area of village is 59.9 hectares. Godwal has a total population of 323 peoples, out of which male population is 177 while female population is 146. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 824 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of godwal village is 71.83% out of which 77.40% males and 65.07% females are literate. There are about 61 houses in godwal village. Pincode of godwal village locality is 181141.

When it comes to administration, Godwal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Godwal village comes under Bishnah Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jammu Lok Sabha constituency. Bishnagh is nearest town to godwal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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Population of Godwal

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 323 177 146
Literate Population 232 137 95
Illiterate Population 91 40 51

Connectivity of Godwal

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Godwal

Frequently Asked Questions about Godwal

Where is Godwal located?

Godwal village is situated in Bishnah Tehsil, within the Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Godwal?

The Gram Panchayat of Godwal is Karyal Brahmana (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Godwal?

The pincode of Godwal is 181141, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Godwal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Godwal is 323, with 177 males and 146 females.

How many households are there in Godwal as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Godwal village has a total of 61 households.

What is the literacy rate in Godwal as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Godwal is 71.83%. The male literacy rate is 77.40%, while the female literacy rate is 65.07%.