Goara - Pandua, Hooghly

Goara is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Pandua and around 34.2 km from Chinsura. Simlagarhvitasin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goara is 324795. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.51 hectares and falls under the 712134 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Goara

According to the 2011 Census, Goara village had a total population of 2,569 people, including 1,300 males and 1,269 females, living in 574 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.48%, with male literacy at 78.55% and female literacy at 64.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,369, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Goara

Goara 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 Goara

Goara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bainchigram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Goara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Goara is about 34.2 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 Goara

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

Health Facilities in Goara

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

FAQs about Goara