Goodum - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Goodum is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Jamai and around 78 km from Chhindwara. Guddam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goodum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goodum is 494638. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.64 hectares and falls under the 480551 pincode. Jamai is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Goodum

According to the 2011 Census, Goodum village had a total population of 786 people, including 401 males and 385 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.57%, with male literacy at 73.72% and female literacy at 48.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 755.

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

Nearby Villages of Goodum

Goodum 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 Goodum

Goodum is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Palachauri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamai to Goodum is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Goodum is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goodum

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

Health Facilities in Goodum

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

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