Godda

Godda is a district and city located in Jharkhand State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Godda district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.

Godda District overview


Godda is Town in Jharkhand serves as administrative headquarter of Godda district. Total area of Godda District is 2,266 km² including 2,251 km² rural area and 15 km² urban area. There are 9 Subdivisions part of Godda District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Godda District, Godda has 2302 villages.

Poreyahat is the largest tehsil in Godda district by area covering 475.538 km2 and Bashant Rai is the smallest tehsil in Godda district by area covering 80.9053 km2. Godda is the largest tehsil by population while Sundarpahari is the smallest tehsil by population in Godda district.

Population of Godda District


As of the 2011 census, Godda district has a population of approximately 1,313,551 peoples which is divided into urban population of 64,419 and rular population of 1,249,132. The population density in Godda region is about 579.7 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 677,927 635,624 1,313,551
Rural 643,907 605,225 1,249,132
Urban 34,020 30,399 64,419

Households of Godda District


There are about 253,648 houses in the district, including 11,833 urban houses and 241,815 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.18 people

Type Households
Total 253,648
Rural 241,815
Urban 11,833

List Of Subdivision in Godda District


Godda district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 9 tehsils in Godda district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Godda:

Subdivision Area(km²) Population
Bashant Rai 80.9 93,448
Boarijor 388.0 138,330
Godda 355.5 270,255
Mahagama 159.6 196,976
Meherma 125.1 146,325
Pathargama 165.0 115,662
Poreyahat 475.5 187,489
Sundarpahari 433.5 65,463
Thakurgangti 83.0 99,603

Frequently Asked Question About Godda District


How many villages are there in Godda district ?

There are 2302 villages in the Godda district.

What is the population of Godda district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Godda district is 1,313,551

How many town or city are there in Godda district ?

There are 3 town or city in the Godda district.

How many Subdivision in Godda district ?

There are 9 Subdivision in Godda district.

Which is the largest Subdivision in Godda district

Poreyahat is the largest Subdivision in Godda district.

Which is the smallest Subdivision in Godda district ?

Bashant Rai is the smallest Subdivision in Godda district.

Which is the most populated Subdivision in Godda district ?

Godda is the most populated Subdivision in Godda district.

Which is the least populated Subdivision in Godda district ?

Sundarpahari is the most least populated Subdivision in Godda district.

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