Gosha - Haripal, Hooghly

Gosha is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from Khamar Chandi and around 34.1 km from Chinsura. Haripalsahadev serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gosha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gosha is 325362. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.94 hectares and falls under the 712405 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gosha

According to the 2011 Census, Gosha village had a total population of 1,247 people, including 618 males and 629 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.84%, with male literacy at 63.83% and female literacy at 55.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 649, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Gosha

Gosha 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 Gosha

Gosha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Gosha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gosha is about 34.1 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 Gosha

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

Health Facilities in Gosha

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

FAQs about Gosha