Gohagram - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Gohagram is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from Nutanhat and around 33 km from Barddhaman. Nigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gohagram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gohagram is 319154. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.54 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Gohagram

As per Census 2011, Gohagram village has a total population of 2,276 people, consisting of 1,213 males and 1,063 females. The village has 488 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 233 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,551 literate and 725 illiterate residents. Additionally, 554 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2761,2131,063
Child Population (0–6 yrs)233128105
Scheduled Castes (SC)554299255
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,551865686
Illiterate Population725348377

Nearby Villages of Gohagram

Gohagram 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SaotaNorth-East1.55 km
ShikartorSouth-West1.80 km
Chhota PoshlaNorth-West1.90 km
BelgramSouth-East2.10 km
PashalaWest2.13 km
MukundapurSouth-East2.61 km
MasaruNorth2.72 km
JagadishpurNorth2.99 km
HaripurSouth-West3.17 km
PalsonaNorth-West3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gohagram

Gohagram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Gohagram is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Gohagram is about 33 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 Gohagram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gohagram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gohagram

Where is Gohagram located?

Gohagram village is located in Mangolkote Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gohagram?

The Gram Panchayat of Gohagram is Nigan.

What is the pincode of Gohagram?

The pincode of Gohagram is 713143.

What is the population of Gohagram?

Gohagram has a total population of 2,276, including 1,213 males and 1,063 females.

How many households are there in Gohagram?

There are 488 households in Gohagram.

What is the literacy rate in Gohagram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gohagram is 68.15%. Male literacy is 71.31% and female literacy is 64.53%.