Gotu - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Gotu is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Polba and around 9.2 km from Chinsura. Sugandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotu is 325182. The village covers a total geographical area of 754.43 hectares and falls under the 712102 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gotu 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 Gotu

According to the 2011 Census, Gotu village had a total population of 4,021 people, including 2,053 males and 1,968 females, living in 996 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.03%, with male literacy at 76.83% and female literacy at 63.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,419, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 859.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotu

Gotu 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 Gotu

Gotu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hooghly, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Gotu is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gotu is about 9.2 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotu

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

Health Facilities in Gotu

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

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