Ghola - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Ghola is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Swarupnagar and around 44.8 km from Barasat. Saguna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghola is 322805. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.15 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ghola

According to the 2011 Census, Ghola village had a total population of 1,703 people, including 864 males and 839 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.65%, with male literacy at 83.97% and female literacy at 73.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,225.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghola

Ghola 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 Ghola

Ghola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Ghola is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ghola is about 44.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghola

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

Health Facilities in Ghola

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

FAQs about Ghola