Indian Village Directory

Godwa Village

Godwa is an inhabited village in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 358847, the Census 2011 record lists 20 people in 5 households and the reported area is 290.05 hectares. The local references include Moti Jharna Gram Panchayat, Taljhari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sahibganj at about 15 km.

In short:

Godwa is a village in Taljhari Sub-district, Sahibganj district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 358847 and 20 people in 5 households.

Village Code358847
Population20
Households5
Area290.05 hectares
Nearest TownSahibganj

Detailed village profile

Godwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 20 people, 290.05 hectares of reported area and Sahibganj as the nearest town reference for Godwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Sahibganj
Sub-district Taljhari
CD Block Taljhari
Gram Panchayat MOTI JHARNA
  • Godwa falls under Taljhari Sub-district in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 358847.
  • The record lists 20 people living in 5 households.
  • The reported village area is 290.05 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sahibganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Godwa
Census Village Code
358847
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Sahibganj
District Census Code
352
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Taljhari
Sub-district Census Code
02568
CD Block
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat
Moti Jharna
Households
5
Population
20
Male Population
6
Female Population
14
Sex Ratio
2,333.33
Area
290.05 hectares
Area
2.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Sahibganj
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
816115
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 6.9 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Godwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 358847, Moti Jharna Gram Panchayat and Taljhari CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
352
Sub-district Census Code
02568
Village Census Code
358847
CD Block Code
0074
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Taljhari
Gram Panchayat Name
Moti Jharna

Location and Distance

Sahibganj is the nearest town listed for Godwa, about 15 km away. Sahibganj is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Taljhari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Sahibganj
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
400 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance outside State/UT
400 km
Nearest Town
Sahibganj
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
290.05 hectares
Area
2.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 20 people in 5 households, with 6 male residents and 14 female residents. The average household size is 4, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Godwa. Population density works out to about 6.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
5
Total Population
20
Male Population
6
Female Population
14
Sex Ratio
2,333.33
Average Household Size
4.0
ST Population
20
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
14
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Godwa list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Godwa include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Godwa include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Godwa include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Godwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and irrigated land is 1 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
141.7 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
81.21
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.29 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
23.67 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
40.18 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
1.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Godwa village located?

Godwa is in Taljhari Sub-district of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Godwa village in?

Godwa village is in Sahibganj district.

Which state is Godwa village in?

Godwa village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Godwa under?

Godwa comes under Taljhari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Godwa?

The Census village code of Godwa is 358847.

Which Gram Panchayat is Godwa under?

Godwa is listed under MOTI JHARNA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Taljhari.

What is the population of Godwa village?

The village record lists 20 people and 5 households for Godwa.

How many households are in Godwa village?

The village record lists 5 households for Godwa.

What is the male and female population of Godwa?

The record lists 6 male residents and 14 female residents for Godwa.

What is the sex ratio of Godwa village?

The sex ratio of Godwa is 2,333.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Godwa village?

The reported geographical area of Godwa is 290.05 hectares.

What is the population density of Godwa village?

The approximate population density of Godwa is 6.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Godwa?

The nearest town listed for Godwa is Sahibganj, about 15 km away.

How far is Godwa from the district headquarters?

Godwa is about 15 km from Sahibganj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Godwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Godwa is about 15 km from Taljhari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Godwa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Godwa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Godwa?

For Godwa, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and irrigated land is 1 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Godwa.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.