Godarapalli - Hinjili, Ganjam

Godarapalli is a village situated in the Hinjili tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinjili and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Durbandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godarapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godarapalli is 412334. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 761101 pincode. Hinjilicut is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Godarapalli

As per Census 2011, Godarapalli village has a total population of 1,595 people, consisting of 799 males and 796 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,141 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 405 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Godarapalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,595799796
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668383
Scheduled Castes (SC)405209196
Literate Population1,141645496
Illiterate Population454154300

Nearby Villages of Godarapalli

Godarapalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahanapalliNorth-East1.52 km
KanchuruNorth-West1.60 km
DurbandhaEast1.64 km
ChaitanapadaWest1.88 km
DayapalliSouth-East2.08 km
KantaikoliNorth-West2.41 km
SaradhapurNorth-West2.68 km
DarubhadraNorth-East2.74 km
SapuapalliNorth3.08 km
KaithakhandiNorth-West3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Godarapalli

Godarapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinjilicut to Godarapalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Godarapalli is about 40 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 Godarapalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Godarapalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Godarapalli

Where is Godarapalli located?

Godarapalli village is located in Hinjili Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Godarapalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Godarapalli is Durbandha.

What is the pincode of Godarapalli?

The pincode of Godarapalli is 761101.

What is the population of Godarapalli?

Godarapalli has a total population of 1,595, including 799 males and 796 females.

How many households are there in Godarapalli?

There are 315 households in Godarapalli.

What is the literacy rate in Godarapalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Godarapalli is 71.54%. Male literacy is 80.73% and female literacy is 62.31%.