Godidiha - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Godidiha is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Miriginendi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godidiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godidiha is 388893. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Godidiha

As per Census 2011, Godidiha village has a total population of 173 people, consisting of 80 males and 93 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,162 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 73 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Godidiha

Godidiha 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 Godidiha

Public transport in the Godidiha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Godidiha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Godidiha is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godidiha

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

Health Facilities in Godidiha

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

FAQs about Godidiha