Gochia - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Gochia is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Harischandrapur and around 72.3 km from English Bazar. Tulsihatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gochia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gochia is 311977. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.51 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 87 km away.

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

Population of Gochia

According to the 2011 Census, Gochia village had a total population of 4,211 people, including 2,146 males and 2,065 females, living in 901 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.26%, with male literacy at 50.68% and female literacy at 27.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,520, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Gochia

Gochia 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 Gochia

Gochia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurial, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Gochia is about 87 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gochia is about 72.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gochia

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

Health Facilities in Gochia

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

FAQs about Gochia