Galdaha - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Galdaha is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from Swarupnagar and around 48.9 km from Barasat. Bankra Gokulpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galdaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galdaha is 322818. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.79 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Galdaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Galdaha

According to the 2011 Census, Galdaha village had a total population of 4,129 people, including 2,128 males and 2,001 females, living in 969 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.32%, with male literacy at 81.70% and female literacy at 76.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,502, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Galdaha

Galdaha 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 Galdaha

Galdaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Galdaha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Galdaha is about 48.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galdaha

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

Health Facilities in Galdaha

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

FAQs about Galdaha