Goalpara - Purbasthali - I, Purba Bardhaman

Goalpara is a village situated in the Purbasthali - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Purbasthali . Nasratpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goalpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goalpara is 319515. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.52 hectares and falls under the 713519 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Goalpara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purbasthali Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Goalpara

According to the 2011 Census, Goalpara village had a total population of 4,843 people, including 2,519 males and 2,324 females, living in 1,141 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.49%, with male literacy at 87.51% and female literacy at 79.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Goalpara

Goalpara 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 Goalpara

Goalpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Samudragarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Goalpara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goalpara

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

Health Facilities in Goalpara

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

FAQs about Goalpara