Goltikuri - Illambazar, Birbhum

Goltikuri is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 37.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Belati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goltikuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goltikuri is 318011. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.43 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Goltikuri

As per Census 2011, Goltikuri village has a total population of 2,928 people, consisting of 1,498 males and 1,430 females. The village has 694 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 431 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,858 literate and 1,070 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Goltikuri

Goltikuri 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 Goltikuri

Goltikuri 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 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Goltikuri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Goltikuri is about 37.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goltikuri

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

Health Facilities in Goltikuri

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

FAQs about Goltikuri