Godabhanga - Bolagad, Khordha

Godabhanga is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bolagad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kalanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godabhanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godabhanga is 407004. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 752066 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Godabhanga 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 Godabhanga

As per Census 2011, Godabhanga village has a total population of 726 people, consisting of 375 males and 351 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 550 literate and 176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Godabhanga are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population726375351
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874443
Scheduled Castes (SC)936
Literate Population550314236
Illiterate Population17661115

Nearby Villages of Godabhanga

Godabhanga 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)
GobardhanpurWest0.72 km
MakundapurSouth-East0.77 km
AinsiakholaNorth-East1.22 km
KumbharalundaSouth-West1.45 km
PaichhabasantapurEast1.72 km
KanakutulikhesaraNorth-West1.74 km
MadhupurSouth1.91 km
KalangaSouth2.23 km
MahulapadaWest2.28 km
PaikasahiSouth-East2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Godabhanga

Godabhanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Godabhanga is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Godabhanga is about 40 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 Godabhanga

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

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

Health Facilities in Godabhanga

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

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

FAQs about Godabhanga

Where is Godabhanga located?

Godabhanga village is located in Bolagad Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Godabhanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Godabhanga is Kalanga.

What is the pincode of Godabhanga?

The pincode of Godabhanga is 752066.

What is the population of Godabhanga?

Godabhanga has a total population of 726, including 375 males and 351 females.

How many households are there in Godabhanga?

There are 167 households in Godabhanga.

What is the literacy rate in Godabhanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Godabhanga is 75.76%. Male literacy is 83.73% and female literacy is 67.24%.