Gobarara - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Gobarara is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 29.9 km from Chinsura. Belmuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobarara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobarara is 324708. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.76 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gobarara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gobarara

As per Census 2011, Gobarara village has a total population of 1,045 people, consisting of 536 males and 509 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 740 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 225 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobarara

Gobarara 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 Gobarara

Gobarara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Gobarara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gobarara is about 29.9 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 Gobarara

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

Health Facilities in Gobarara

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

FAQs about Gobarara