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

According to the 2011 Census, Godhan village had a total population of 761 people, including 407 males and 354 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.38%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 53.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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