Godighat - Muribahal, Balangir

Godighat is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Saintala and around 60 km from Balangir. Gudighat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godighat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godighat is 421099. The village covers a total geographical area of 420 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Godighat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kantabanji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Godighat

According to the 2011 Census, Godighat village had a total population of 1,472 people, including 756 males and 716 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.16%, with male literacy at 75.70% and female literacy at 52.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Godighat

Godighat 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 Godighat

Godighat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Godighat is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Godighat is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godighat

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

Health Facilities in Godighat

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

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