Goaljor - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Goaljor is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Polba and around 17.1 km from Chinsura. Polba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goaljor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goaljor is 325122. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.37 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bandel is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Goaljor

According to the 2011 Census, Goaljor village had a total population of 695 people, including 349 males and 346 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.49%, with male literacy at 86.84% and female literacy at 68.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Goaljor

Goaljor 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 Goaljor

Goaljor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandel to Goaljor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Goaljor is about 17.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goaljor

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

Health Facilities in Goaljor

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

FAQs about Goaljor