Gohalpota - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Gohalpota is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Goghat and around 97.2 km from Chinsura. Nakunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gohalpota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohalpota is 324094. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.82 hectares and falls under the 712614 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gohalpota

As per Census 2011, Gohalpota village has a total population of 580 people, consisting of 318 males and 262 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 823 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 423 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gohalpota

Gohalpota 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 Gohalpota

Gohalpota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Gohalpota is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gohalpota is about 97.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gohalpota

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

Health Facilities in Gohalpota

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

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