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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Goaljor village has a total population of 695 people, consisting of 349 males and 346 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 475 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 225 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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