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★ District of Jharkhand ★

Godda

गोड्डा
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Area · — km²
Population · 13,13,551
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Godda — district of Jharkhand

Godda is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Godda

Agricultural region in Jharkhand known for rice cultivation and the Ganges River.

District HQ
Godda

Must-visit places in Godda

waterfall

Ganges River

Sacred river flowing through Godda district with religious and cultural significance.

  • hill
    Mangla Hill

    Notable hill formation in Godda offering views of the surrounding landscape.

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Then & Now

Godda district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
12,39,567
Census 2011 baseline
+18.4%
Population · 2026
14,67,507
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,39,853
Census 2011 baseline
+14.1%
Households · 2026
2,73,569
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 2,222 villages

Godda district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,39,036Census 2011
Female population
6,00,531Census 2011
Sex ratio
940 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,39,853Census 2011
SC population
1,10,539Census 2011
ST population
2,73,013Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
14,67,507+18.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,73,569RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,30,026Census 2011
Cultivators
75,265Census 2011
Agri labourers
85,392Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Godda district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
18 of 2,222 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 38
  • PHC· 21
  • Temple· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Godda district.

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All 9 mandals of Godda

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2222 villages · 197 GPs
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Top villages in Godda

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Godda

How many mandals and villages are in Godda district?

Godda district has 9 mandals and 2,222 revenue villages across 197 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of Godda district?

The district headquarters of Godda is —.

What is the pincode of Godda district?

Godda district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Godda may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Godda fall under?

Godda district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Godda district?

Godda district had a population of 13,13,551 per the 2011 Census, across 2,222 villages.

When was Godda district formed?

Godda district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Godda district?

Major rivers in Godda district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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