Godhan - Maira Mandrian, Jammu

Godhan is a village situated in the Maira Mandrian tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 18 km from Akhnoor and around 46 km from Jammu. Kandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godhan is 005451. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 181201 pincode. Akhnoor is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Godhan

As per Census 2011, Godhan village has a total population of 761 people, consisting of 407 males and 354 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 423 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 456 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Godhan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population761407354
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1146252
Scheduled Castes (SC)456261195
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1034756
Literate Population423260163
Illiterate Population338147191

Nearby Villages of Godhan

Godhan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KatharNorth-East2.33 km
ArdhanEast2.53 km
KhakhialNorth-West3.38 km
NardiSouth3.49 km
AdganNorth-West3.61 km
ManohNorth3.76 km
GargalSouth-West3.80 km
JakhEast4.23 km
BaruiSouth4.26 km
Maira JagirSouth-East4.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Godhan

Godhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akhnoor to Godhan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Godhan is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godhan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Godhan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Godhan

Where is Godhan located?

Godhan village is located in Maira Mandrian Tehsil, Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Godhan?

The Gram Panchayat of Godhan is Kandi.

What is the pincode of Godhan?

The pincode of Godhan is 181201.

What is the population of Godhan?

Godhan has a total population of 761, including 407 males and 354 females.

How many households are there in Godhan?

There are 161 households in Godhan.

What is the literacy rate in Godhan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Godhan is 55.58%. Male literacy is 63.88% and female literacy is 46.05%.