Goalchandpur - Nakashipara, Nadia

Goalchandpur is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bikrampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goalchandpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goalchandpur is 321427. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.74 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Goalchandpur

According to the 2011 Census, Goalchandpur village had a total population of 2,277 people, including 1,190 males and 1,087 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.67%, with male literacy at 59.74% and female literacy at 59.60%.

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

Nearby Villages of Goalchandpur

Goalchandpur 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 Goalchandpur

Goalchandpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonadanga, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Goalchandpur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Goalchandpur is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goalchandpur

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

Health Facilities in Goalchandpur

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

FAQs about Goalchandpur