Godheya - Gawan, Giridih
Godheya is a village situated in the Gawan subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gawan and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Gaddar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godheya village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Godheya is 350305. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 815313 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town, located about 97 km away.
Godheya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Godheya
Godheya 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhojraidih | West | 0.69 km |
| Gaddar | East | 0.80 km |
| Bhuwalmaran | North | 1.28 km |
| Pathar | South-East | 1.29 km |
| Barme | South-West | 1.51 km |
| Kishunpur | West | 1.55 km |
| Darbedih | East | 1.68 km |
| Tarabirne | North-East | 2.04 km |
| Malda | South-East | 2.06 km |
| Baraitand | North | 2.14 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Godheya
Public transport in the Godheya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yadudih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Giridih to Godheya is about 97 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Godheya
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Godheya village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Godheya
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Godheya village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Godheya
Where is Godheya located?
Godheya village is located in Gawan Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Godheya?
The Gram Panchayat of Godheya is Gaddar.
What is the pincode of Godheya?
The pincode of Godheya is 815313.