Godhan - Jaithari, Anuppur

Godhan is a village situated in the Jaithari tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaithari and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Godhan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godhan is 502001. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.88 hectares and falls under the 484330 pincode. Jaithari is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Godhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Godhan

According to the 2011 Census, Godhan village had a total population of 701 people, including 336 males and 365 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.39%, with male literacy at 80.50% and female literacy at 55.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Nigaura, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaithari to Godhan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Godhan is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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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