Godtola

Godtola is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Patharla is the gram panchayat of Godtola village.

Here you can discover what makes Godtola unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Godtola’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Godtola

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Godtola is 422374. The village spans a total geographical area of 305 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766012. Kesinga is nearest town to Godtola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Godtola village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Godtola

Population of Godtola

According to the 2011 Census, Godtola has a total population of about 532, with approximately 273 males and 259 females. The sex ratio is around 948 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 16 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 96. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.19%, with male literacy at about 61.17% and female literacy near 38.61%. There are around 144 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Godtola's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Godtola

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Godtola. As per the 2011 stats, Godtola had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Godtola

Knowing the nearby villages of Godtola helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Godtola.

Frequently Asked Questions about Godtola