Godtola — Kesinga, Kalahandi, Odisha

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SMT GINAJALI KHARSEL

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LGD code: 422374
Pincode: 766012
Population: 532
Households: 144
Literacy rate: 50.2%
Sex ratio: 949 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 331

Key facts — Godtola

LGD code: 422374
Pincode: 766012
Population (Census 2011): 532
Population (projected 2026): 627
Households: 144
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 949
Literacy rate: 50.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Narla
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manorama Mohanty
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SMT GINAJALI KHARSEL
Block / Mandal: Kesinga

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Godtola — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

532

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

627

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

144

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

170

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

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 532Census 2011
Households: 144Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 949 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6272026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1702026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Godtola on the map

Centred on Kesinga mandal

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Notable places near Godtola · Kesinga mandal area

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Healthcare

Hospital
Govt Hospital ,Risidha
📍 3.3 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Godtola?

The pincode of Godtola, Kesinga mandal, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766012.

In which district is Godtola located?

Godtola is a village in Kesinga mandal of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Godtola as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Godtola village has a population of 532 across 144 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Godtola?

The current sarpanch of Godtola gram panchayat is SMT GINAJALI KHARSEL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Godtola in?

Godtola falls under the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Godtola in?

Godtola falls under the Narla assembly constituency (AC #81) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Godtola?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Godtola village is 50.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Godtola?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Godtola village is 949 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Godtola?

The nearest health facility to Godtola is Govt Hospital ,Risidha (~3.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Godtola?

12 schemes currently match residents of Godtola, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Godtola?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Godtola village is 422374.

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