Godin - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Godin is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Barkot and around 130 km from Uttarkashi. Godin village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godin is 040438. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.39 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Godin 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 Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Godin

According to the 2011 Census, Godin village had a total population of 200 people, including 100 males and 100 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.47%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 46.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Godin

Godin 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 Godin

Godin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Godin is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Godin is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godin

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

Health Facilities in Godin

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

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