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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Goai village has a total population of 1,967 people, consisting of 1,002 males and 965 females. The village has 481 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,128 literate and 839 illiterate residents. Additionally, 998 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Goai are given below:

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