Goalpara - Chhatapur, Supaul

Goalpara is a village situated in the Chhatapur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Guwalpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goalpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goalpara is 221096. The village covers a total geographical area of 1138 hectares and falls under the 852137 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Goalpara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Goalpara

As per Census 2011, Goalpara village has a total population of 6,112 people, consisting of 3,212 males and 2,900 females. The village has 1,095 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,162 literate and 2,950 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,481 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 574 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Goalpara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Goalpara

Goalpara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Goalpara

Goalpara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Goalpara is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Goalpara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goalpara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Goalpara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Goalpara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Goalpara village are given below:

FAQs about Goalpara