Karola - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Karola is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Gaighata and around 39.6 km from Barasat. Ichapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karola is 322713. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.5 hectares and falls under the 743287 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Karola

As per Census 2011, Karola village has a total population of 4,127 people, consisting of 2,120 males and 2,007 females. The village has 948 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 331 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,356 literate and 771 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,603 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karola are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karola

Karola 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 Karola

Karola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Karola is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Karola is about 39.6 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 Karola

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

Health Facilities in Karola

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

FAQs about Karola