Goalpara - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Goalpara is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Goghat and around 88.6 km from Chinsura. Saora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goalpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goalpara is 324103. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.52 hectares and falls under the 712616 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Goalpara

According to the 2011 Census, Goalpara village had a total population of 1,152 people, including 585 males and 567 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.35%, with male literacy at 76.49% and female literacy at 57.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 888, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Goalpara

Goalpara 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 Goalpara

Goalpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Goalpara is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Goalpara is about 88.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goalpara

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

Health Facilities in Goalpara

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

FAQs about Goalpara