Goalmal - Murarai - II, Birbhum
Goalmal is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 77.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paikar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goalmal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Goalmal is 316125. The village covers a total geographical area of 517 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Goalmal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murarai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Goalmal
As per Census 2011, Goalmal village has a total population of 3,705 people, consisting of 1,891 males and 1,814 females. The village has 859 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 593 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,989 literate and 1,716 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Goalmal are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,705 | 1,891 | 1,814 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 593 | 318 | 275 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,217 | 640 | 577 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,989 | 1,118 | 871 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,716 | 773 | 943 |
Nearby Villages of Goalmal
Goalmal 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gobindapur | South-West | 1.60 km |
| Kashipur | North-West | 1.81 km |
| Kestara | North-West | 2.41 km |
| Rudranagar | South | 2.49 km |
| Dadpur | West | 2.57 km |
| Gopalpur | North-West | 2.82 km |
| Dwariapur | South-West | 3.19 km |
| Duria | West | 3.25 km |
| Ramchandrapur | North-West | 3.43 km |
| Makhlispur | North | 4.08 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Goalmal
Goalmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Goalmal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Goalmal is about 77.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Goalmal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Goalmal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Goalmal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Goalmal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Goalmal
Where is Goalmal located?
Goalmal village is located in Murarai - II Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Goalmal?
The Gram Panchayat of Goalmal is Paikar-ii.
What is the pincode of Goalmal?
The pincode of Goalmal is 731221.
What is the population of Goalmal?
Goalmal has a total population of 3,705, including 1,891 males and 1,814 females.
How many households are there in Goalmal?
There are 859 households in Goalmal.
What is the literacy rate in Goalmal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Goalmal is 53.68%. Male literacy is 59.12% and female literacy is 48.02%.