Goalkunda

Goalkunda is a village located in Murarai Ii subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.8km away from sub-district headquarter Paikar (tehsildar office) and 74.3km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Kushmore Ii is the gram panchayat of Goalkunda village.

Goalkunda has its own place in the vibrant Birbhum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Goalkunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Goalkunda is 316136. The village spans a total geographical area of 47.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731238. Rampurhat is nearest town to Goalkunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Goalkunda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nalhati Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Goalkunda

Below is a concise population overview of Goalkunda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 876 448 428
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 121 63 58
Scheduled Castes (SC) 142 81 61
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 553 294 259
Illiterate Population 323 154 169

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Goalkunda village:

  • The total population of Goalkunda village is around 876, including approximately 448 males and 428 females, with a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 121 children aged 0–6 years in Goalkunda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Goalkunda village has 142 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Goalkunda village is about 63.13%, with male literacy at 65.63% and female literacy at 60.51%.
  • There are around 209 households in Goalkunda village.

Connectivity of Goalkunda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Goalkunda. As per the 2011 stats, Goalkunda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Goalkunda

Knowing the nearby villages of Goalkunda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Goalkunda.

Dwariapur Rudranagar Goalgram Mahammadpur Bagishpur Chauti Narachauti Jogai Bhadishta Danghara Karamji

Frequently Asked Questions about Goalkunda

Where is Goalkunda located?
Goalkunda village is situated in Murarai Ii Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Goalkunda?
The Gram Panchayat of Goalkunda is Kushmore Ii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Goalkunda?
The pincode of Goalkunda is 731238, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Goalkunda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Goalkunda is 876, with 448 males and 428 females.
How many households are there in Goalkunda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Goalkunda village has a total of 209 households.
What is the literacy rate in Goalkunda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Goalkunda is 63.13%. The male literacy rate is 65.63%, while the female literacy rate is 60.51%.