Galtia - Illambazar, Birbhum

Galtia is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 43.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galtia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galtia is 317937. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.13 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Galtia

As per Census 2011, Galtia village has a total population of 1,206 people, consisting of 624 males and 582 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 731 literate and 475 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Galtia

Galtia 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 Galtia

Galtia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Galtia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Galtia is about 43.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galtia

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

Health Facilities in Galtia

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

FAQs about Galtia