Golta - Arambag, Hooghly

Golta is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Arambag and around 79.3 km from Chinsura. Tirole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golta is 324250. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.02 hectares and falls under the 712615 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Golta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Golta

According to the 2011 Census, Golta village had a total population of 1,197 people, including 602 males and 595 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.79%, with male literacy at 87.43% and female literacy at 78.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Golta

Golta 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 Golta

Public transport in the Golta is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Golta is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Golta is about 79.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golta

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

Health Facilities in Golta

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

FAQs about Golta