Godhana - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Godhana is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Godhana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godhana is 201430. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.31 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Janghai is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Godhana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungra badshahpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Godhana

According to the 2011 Census, Godhana village had a total population of 2,375 people, including 1,198 males and 1,177 females, living in 361 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.69%, with male literacy at 81.48% and female literacy at 57.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 593.

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

Nearby Villages of Godhana

Godhana 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 Godhana

Godhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Janghai Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Janghai to Godhana is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Godhana is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godhana

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

Health Facilities in Godhana

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

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