Gangoal - Pandua, Hooghly

Gangoal is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Pandua and around 32.9 km from Chinsura. Simlagarhvitasin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangoal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangoal is 324798. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.2 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gangoal

According to the 2011 Census, Gangoal village had a total population of 1,234 people, including 599 males and 635 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.82%, with male literacy at 85.01% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangoal

Gangoal 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 Gangoal

Gangoal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simlagarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Gangoal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gangoal is about 32.9 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 Gangoal

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

Health Facilities in Gangoal

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

FAQs about Gangoal