Ghoshla - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Ghoshla is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 38.8 km from Chinsura. Bhastara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoshla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoshla is 324664. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.12 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ghoshla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghoshla

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoshla village had a total population of 2,355 people, including 1,195 males and 1,160 females, living in 571 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.92%, with male literacy at 79.61% and female literacy at 64.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,039, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghoshla

Ghoshla 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 Ghoshla

Ghoshla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Ghoshla is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ghoshla is about 38.8 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 Ghoshla

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

Health Facilities in Ghoshla

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

FAQs about Ghoshla