Goalsalua - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Goalsalua is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Jugalkishore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goalsalua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goalsalua is 322102. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.27 hectares and falls under the 741501 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Goalsalua

According to the 2011 Census, Goalsalua village had a total population of 3,717 people, including 1,905 males and 1,812 females, living in 903 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.94%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 73.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 848, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Goalsalua

Goalsalua 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 Goalsalua

Goalsalua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pancheberia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Goalsalua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Goalsalua is about 28 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 Goalsalua

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

Health Facilities in Goalsalua

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

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