Ghoshla

Ghoshla is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.2km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 38.8km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Bhastara is the gram panchayat of Ghoshla village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghoshla unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Ghoshla’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ghoshla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghoshla is 324664. The village spans a total geographical area of 332.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712303. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Ghoshla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghoshla village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghoshla

Population of Ghoshla

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoshla has a total population of about 2,355, with approximately 1,195 males and 1,160 females. The sex ratio is around 970 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 218 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,039 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 296. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.27%, with male literacy at about 72.22% and female literacy near 58.10%. There are around 571 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghoshla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghoshla

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghoshla. As per the 2011 stats, Ghoshla had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghoshla

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghoshla helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghoshla.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghoshla