Ghola - Udaynarayanpur, Howrah

Ghola is a village situated in the Udaynarayanpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.4 km from Udaynarayanpur and around 46 km from Howrah. Rampur-dihibhusut Asanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghola is 332488. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.23 hectares and falls under the 711408 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Ghola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghola

According to the 2011 Census, Ghola village had a total population of 2,369 people, including 1,181 males and 1,188 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.53%, with male literacy at 88.85% and female literacy at 80.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghola

Ghola 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 Ghola

Ghola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Ghola is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ghola is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghola

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

Health Facilities in Ghola

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

FAQs about Ghola