Godda

Godda is a Town and Subdivision in Godda District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Godda Block (CD) is 02561. Total area of godda subdivision is 355 km² including 343.17 km² rural area and 12.30 km² urban area. Godda subdivision has a population of 2,70,255 peoples, out of which urban population is 53,450 while rural population is 2,16,805. Godda has a sex ratio of approximately 921 females for every 1,000 males. Godda subdivision has a population density of 760.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 52,645 houses in the sub-district, including 9,930 urban houses and 42,715 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 53.30% population of godda subdivision is literate, out of which 62.38% males and 43.45% females are literate.

List of Villages in Godda Subdivision

Godda Subdivision has a total of 239 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Godda Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Godda Subdivision

The population profile of Godda Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Godda's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Godda Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.