Godapalasa - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Godapalasa is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Jashipur and around 112 km from Baripada. Gadapalasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godapalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godapalasa is 388445. The village covers a total geographical area of 277 hectares and falls under the 757091 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Godapalasa

As per Census 2011, Godapalasa village has a total population of 1,072 people, consisting of 504 males and 568 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 1,126 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 581 literate and 491 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 533 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Godapalasa

Godapalasa 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 Godapalasa

Godapalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Godapalasa is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Godapalasa is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godapalasa

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

Health Facilities in Godapalasa

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

FAQs about Godapalasa