Goda - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Goda is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Champua and around 37 km from Kendujhar. Nischintpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goda is 385468. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 758047 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Goda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Keonjhar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Goda

According to the 2011 Census, Goda village had a total population of 1,144 people, including 566 males and 578 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.30%, with male literacy at 75.51% and female literacy at 51.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 649.

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

Nearby Villages of Goda

Goda 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 Goda

Goda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaroli, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Goda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Goda is about 37 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 Goda

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

Health Facilities in Goda

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

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