Goghat - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Goghat is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 82.4 km from Chinsura. Goghat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goghat is 324067. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.48 hectares and falls under the 712614 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Goghat

As per Census 2011, Goghat village has a total population of 5,495 people, consisting of 2,796 males and 2,699 females. The village has 1,239 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 580 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,135 literate and 1,360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,002 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 420 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Goghat

Goghat 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 Goghat

Goghat 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 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Goghat is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Goghat is about 82.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goghat

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

Health Facilities in Goghat

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

FAQs about Goghat