Goalpota - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Goalpota is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.7 km from Jagatballavpur and around 28.7 km from Howrah. Jagatballavpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goalpota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goalpota is 332710. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.01 hectares and falls under the 711408 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Goalpota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatballavpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sreerampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Goalpota

According to the 2011 Census, Goalpota village had a total population of 1,676 people, including 844 males and 832 females, living in 335 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.75%, with male literacy at 88.76% and female literacy at 78.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Goalpota

Goalpota 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 Goalpota

Goalpota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Goalpota is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Goalpota is about 28.7 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 Goalpota

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

Health Facilities in Goalpota

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

FAQs about Goalpota