Godinal - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Godinal is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Gangawati and around 52 km from Koppal. Hirekheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godinal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godinal is 601554. The village covers a total geographical area of 1180.21 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Godinal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanakagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Godinal

According to the 2011 Census, Godinal village had a total population of 1,137 people, including 566 males and 571 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.78%, with male literacy at 67.70% and female literacy at 48.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 330.

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

Nearby Villages of Godinal

Godinal 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 Godinal

Godinal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hitnal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Godinal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Godinal is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godinal

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

Health Facilities in Godinal

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

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