Goai - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Goai is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.8 km from Polba and around 28.4 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goai is 325204. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.02 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Goai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Goai

According to the 2011 Census, Goai village had a total population of 1,967 people, including 1,002 males and 965 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.59%, with male literacy at 70.10% and female literacy at 56.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 998, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Goai

Goai 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 Goai

Goai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Goai is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Goai is about 28.4 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 Goai

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

Health Facilities in Goai

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

FAQs about Goai