Gohaliara - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Gohaliara is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 18.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gohaliara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohaliara is 318170. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.15 hectares and falls under the 731126 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gohaliara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gohaliara

According to the 2011 Census, Gohaliara village had a total population of 1,487 people, including 763 males and 724 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.43%, with male literacy at 83.14% and female literacy at 63.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 927.

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

Nearby Villages of Gohaliara

Gohaliara 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 Gohaliara

Gohaliara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Gohaliara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gohaliara is about 18.2 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 Gohaliara

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

Health Facilities in Gohaliara

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

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