Godhan

Godhan is a village located in Patkura tehsil of Kendrapara district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Patkura (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Kendrapara . As per 2009 stats, Bachherei is the gram panchayat of Godhan village.

Here you can discover what makes Godhan unique in its vibrant Patkura-Kendrapara region. You’ll see Godhan’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 Godhan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Godhan is 396718. The village spans a total geographical area of 96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754244. Kendrapara is nearest town to Godhan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Godhan 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 Patkura Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Godhan

Population of Godhan

According to the 2011 Census, Godhan has a total population of about 1,178, with approximately 627 males and 551 females. The sex ratio is around 878 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 124 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 19 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.70%, with male literacy at about 84.05% and female literacy near 64.07%. There are around 281 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Godhan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Godhan

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

Nearby Villages of Godhan

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

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