Godigotha - Dangadi, Jajpur

Godigotha is a village situated in the Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Jajapur Road and around 53 km from Jajapur . Ollala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godigotha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godigotha is 400597. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 755015 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Godigotha

According to the 2011 Census, Godigotha village had a total population of 1,145 people, including 563 males and 582 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.93%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 62.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 705, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 406.

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

Nearby Villages of Godigotha

Godigotha 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 Godigotha

Godigotha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Godigotha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Godigotha is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godigotha

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

Health Facilities in Godigotha

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

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