Godaria - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Godaria is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Jagatballavpur and around 18.9 km from Howrah. Jagatballavpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godaria is 332704. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.17 hectares and falls under the 711408 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Godaria

According to the 2011 Census, Godaria village had a total population of 1,735 people, including 901 males and 834 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.96%, with male literacy at 77.04% and female literacy at 66.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Godaria

Godaria 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 Godaria

Godaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Godaria is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Godaria is about 18.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godaria

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

Health Facilities in Godaria

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

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