Gohalberia - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Gohalberia is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Shyampur and around 56.3 km from Howrah. Amardaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gohalberia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohalberia is 333219. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.21 hectares and falls under the 711315 pincode. Khalore is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gohalberia

According to the 2011 Census, Gohalberia village had a total population of 2,225 people, including 1,131 males and 1,094 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.84%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 82.67%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gohalberia

Gohalberia 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 Gohalberia

Gohalberia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagnan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalore to Gohalberia is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Gohalberia is about 56.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gohalberia

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

Health Facilities in Gohalberia

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

FAQs about Gohalberia