Goalpara - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Goalpara is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 14.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dignagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goalpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goalpara is 321716. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.35 hectares and falls under the 741103 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Goalpara

According to the 2011 Census, Goalpara village had a total population of 2,408 people, including 1,248 males and 1,160 females, living in 567 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.29%, with male literacy at 73.65% and female literacy at 60.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,106, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Goalpara

Goalpara 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 Goalpara

Goalpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shantipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Goalpara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Goalpara is about 14.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goalpara

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

Health Facilities in Goalpara

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

FAQs about Goalpara