Saora - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Saora is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from Goghat and around 86.8 km from Chinsura. Saora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saora is 324097. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.54 hectares and falls under the 712616 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Saora

According to the 2011 Census, Saora village had a total population of 4,290 people, including 2,227 males and 2,063 females, living in 947 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.51%, with male literacy at 84.01% and female literacy at 72.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,971.

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

Nearby Villages of Saora

Saora 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 Saora

Saora 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 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Saora is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Saora is about 86.8 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 Saora

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

Health Facilities in Saora

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

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