Goda, Purba Bardhaman
Census Town in West Bengal, India
23°15′33″N 87°50′19″E / 23.2591°N 87.8386°E / 23.2591; 87.8386
India (2011)
Goda is a census town in Burdwan I CD Block in Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Geography
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Ajay River
Damodar River
Palsit
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Saktigarh
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Dwariapur
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Randiha
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Pandu Rajar Dhibi
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Adrahati
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Jamtara
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Kurmun
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Pursha
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Bononabagram
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Hatgobindapur
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Barshul
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Kamnara
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Amrargar
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Galsi
R
Bhatar
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Ausgram
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Mankar
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Sukdal
CT
Bud Bud
CT
Raipur
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Gangpur
CT
Nari
CT
Mirzapur
CT
Bahir Sarbamangala
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Goda
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Guskara
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Bardhaman
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Cities and towns in the Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district
M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical site, W: river project, C: craft centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical site, W: river project, C: craft centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
Location
Goda is located at 23°15′33″N 87°50′19″E / 23.2591°N 87.8386°E / 23.2591; 87.8386.
Urbanisation
73.58% of the population of Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision lives in the rural areas. Only 26.42% of the population lives in the urban areas, and that is the highest proportion of urban population amongst the four subdivisions in Purba Bardhaman district.[1] The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Demographics
As per the 2011 Census of India, Goda had a total population of 6,483 of which 3,294 (51%) were males and 3,189 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 633. The total number of literates in Goda was 4,936 (84.38% of the population over 6 years).[2]
Infrastructure
As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Goda covered an area of 4.548 km2. Amongst the medical facilities, the nearest nursing home was 4 km away and the nearest veterinary hospital was 5 km away. It had 5 medicine shops. Amongst the educational facilities it had was 2 primary schools, 1 middle school, 1 secondary school and 1 senior secondary school. The nearest degree college was at Bardhaman 2 km away. Social, cultural and recreational facilities were available 2–3 km away at Bardhaman.[3]
Transport
National Highway 19 (old numbering NH 2) / Grand Trunk Road passes through Goda. National Highway 114 links to NH 19 at Goda.[4]
Culture
108 Shiva temples at Nawab Hat is located nearby.[4]
References
- ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Bardhaman". Table 2.2. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
- ^ "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "District Census Handbook Bardhaman, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Section II Town Directory, Statement I: Growth History, Pages 1179-1181; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 1188-1191; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 1191-1195; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 1196-1199; Section V: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities 2009, Pages 1200-1209. Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
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Cities, towns and locations in Purba Bardhaman district, Burdwan division
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