Godihanjar Population, Caste, Working Data Koraput, Odisha - Census 2011
Godihanjar is a village situated in Machh kund block of Koraput district in Odisha. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 331 families residing in the village Godihanjar. The total population of Godihanjar is 1,060 out of which 493 are males and 567 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Godihanjar is 1,150.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Godihanjar village is 194 which is 18% of the total population. There are 87 male children and 107 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Godihanjar is 1,230 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,150) of Godihanjar village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Godihanjar is 27.8%. Thus Godihanjar village has lower literacy rate compared to 41.2% of Koraput district. The male literacy rate is 39.16% and the female literacy rate is 17.83% in Godihanjar village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Godihanjar village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Godihanjar Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Godihanjar village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 194 | 87 | 107 |
| Literacy | 27.83% | 39.16% | 17.83% |
| Scheduled Caste | 301 | 143 | 158 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 709 | 329 | 380 |
| Illiterate | 819 | 334 | 485 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 28.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 66.9% of total population in Godihanjar village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Godihanjar village out of total population, 686 were engaged in work activities. 45% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 55% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 686 workers engaged in Main Work, 138 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 156 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 309 | 197 | 112 |
| Cultivators | 138 | 133 | 5 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 156 | 52 | 104 |
| Household Industries | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Marginal Workers | 377 | 117 | 260 |
| Non Working | 374 | 179 | 195 |
Nearby Villages to Godihanjar,
Below are the list of villages near Godihanjar village in Machh kund.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Bondhapoda | 465 |
| Sana Kichaba | 177 |
| Sailpoda | 605 |
| Badakichaba | 250 |
| Tama | 231 |
| Bangurupoda | 283 |
| Lugumu | 569 |
| Anumanjar | 129 |
| Gopalput | 83 |
| Akanta | 360 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Godihanjar, Koraput, Odisha - Wikipedia