Godijharia - Tigiria, Cuttack

Godijharia is a village situated in the Tigiria tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tigiria and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Bhiruda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godijharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godijharia is 398981. The village covers a total geographical area of 27 hectares and falls under the 754030 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Godijharia

According to the 2011 Census, Godijharia village had a total population of 2,107 people, including 1,083 males and 1,024 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.92%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 75.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Godijharia

Godijharia 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 Godijharia

Public transport in the Godijharia is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Godijharia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Godijharia is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godijharia

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

Health Facilities in Godijharia

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

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