Gola - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Gola is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Varanasi and around 15 km from Varanasi. Cholapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gola is 208983. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.24 hectares and falls under the 221007 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Gola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ajagara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gola

According to the 2011 Census, Gola village had a total population of 1,394 people, including 723 males and 671 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.18%, with male literacy at 91.40% and female literacy at 70.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gola

Gola 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 Gola

Gola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadipur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Gola is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Gola is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gola

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

Health Facilities in Gola

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

FAQs about Gola