About District
Godda district is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand State in eastern India. It is situated in the northeastern part of the state. The geographical area that now constitutes Godda district was formerly a part of the erstwhile Santhal Pargana district. Godda town is the headquarters of Godda district.
The district covers an area of 2,110 sq. km. and has a population of approximately 1,313,551. The nearest railway station is Godda Railway Station. The main economic activity of the people is agriculture, with major crops including paddy, wheat, and maize.
Godda is home to the Santhal tribe. However, the district is not exclusively tribal; its population also includes non-tribal communities and urban residents.
At a Glance
- Area: 2,110 km²
- Language: Hindi
- Population: 1,313,551
- Male Population: 677,927
- Female Population: 635,624
- Villages: 1,634
- Total Number of Sub-Divisions: 02
- Total Number of Blocks: 09
