Godadhapadar - Khariar, Nuapada

Godadhapadar is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Mandosil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godadhapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godadhapadar is 422021. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Godadhapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Godadhapadar village had a total population of 573 people, including 288 males and 285 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.87%, with male literacy at 88.75% and female literacy at 53.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 351.

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

Nearby Villages of Godadhapadar

Godadhapadar 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 Godadhapadar

Godadhapadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Godadhapadar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Godadhapadar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godadhapadar

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

Health Facilities in Godadhapadar

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

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