Godatala - Khariar, Nuapada

Godatala is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Sardhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godatala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godatala is 422038. The village covers a total geographical area of 273 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Godatala 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 Godatala

According to the 2011 Census, Godatala village had a total population of 499 people, including 246 males and 253 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.15%, with male literacy at 69.19% and female literacy at 41.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Godatala

Godatala 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 Godatala

Godatala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Godatala is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Godatala is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godatala

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

Health Facilities in Godatala

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

FAQs about Godatala