Gotkola - Salbani, Paschim Medinipur
Gotkola is a village situated in the Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Shalboni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotkola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotkola is 339060. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.25 hectares and falls under the 721147 pincode.
Gotkola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Salboni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhargram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gotkola
Gotkola 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Radhangari | North | 0.78 km |
| Bulanpur | West | 0.78 km |
| Barakuli | East | 0.96 km |
| Hemsagar | West | 1.36 km |
| Tarini Chak | South | 1.48 km |
| Baghghara | East | 1.54 km |
| Palashkanda | North-West | 1.58 km |
| Kenduaguri | North | 1.66 km |
| Aulara | North | 1.68 km |
| Chalita Bere | North | 1.86 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gotkola
Public transport in the Gotkola is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Salboni, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Gotkola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gotkola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Gotkola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gotkola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Gotkola
Where is Gotkola located?
Gotkola village is located in Salbani Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gotkola?
The Gram Panchayat of Gotkola is Shalboni.
What is the pincode of Gotkola?
The pincode of Gotkola is 721147.