Goalgaon - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Goalgaon is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 72.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goalgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goalgaon is 310403. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.8 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Goalgaon

As per Census 2011, Goalgaon village has a total population of 1,434 people, consisting of 751 males and 683 females. The village has 346 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 737 literate and 697 illiterate residents. Additionally, 814 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Goalgaon

Goalgaon 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 Goalgaon

Goalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Goalgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Goalgaon is about 72.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Goalgaon

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

FAQs about Goalgaon