Godi - Begunia, Khordha

Godi is a village situated in the Begunia tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Khordha Sadar and around 19 km from Khordha . Kunjuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godi is 407392. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 752055 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Godi

According to the 2011 Census, Godi village had a total population of 468 people, including 249 males and 219 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.10%, with male literacy at 93.55% and female literacy at 73.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population468249219
Child Population (0–6 yrs)533221
Scheduled Castes (SC)734132
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population349203146
Illiterate Population1194673

Nearby Villages of Godi

Godi 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)
ChutipalangaWest1.21 km
MasaniaSouth-East1.53 km
KesaradaNorth-East1.57 km
KaradagadiaNorth-East1.65 km
PanasbastaNorth1.68 km
PhulachhachuniEast1.69 km
LehangaSouth-West2.02 km
KokasinghSouth2.10 km
BhuasunipatanaWest2.19 km
BarapadaSouth2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Godi

Godi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaulimuhan, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Godi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Godi is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Godi

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

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

FAQs about Godi

Where is Godi located?

Godi village is located in Begunia Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Godi?

The Gram Panchayat of Godi is Kunjuri.

What is the pincode of Godi?

The pincode of Godi is 752055.

What is the population of Godi?

Godi had a total population of 468, including 249 males and 219 females.

How many households are there in Godi?

Godi had 98 households.

What is the literacy rate in Godi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Godi was 84.10%. Male literacy was 93.55% and female literacy was 73.74%.