Godwal

Godwal is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Godwal unique in its vibrant Bishnah-Jammu region. You’ll see Godwal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Godwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Godwal is 006196. The village spans a total geographical area of 59.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181141. Bishnagh is nearest town to Godwal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Godwal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bishnah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Godwal

Population of Godwal

According to the 2011 Census, Godwal has a total population of about 323, with approximately 177 males and 146 females. The sex ratio is around 824 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 53 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.83%, with male literacy at about 77.40% and female literacy near 65.07%. There are around 61 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Godwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Godwal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Godwal. As per the 2011 stats, Godwal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Godwal

Knowing the nearby villages of Godwal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Godwal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Godwal