Golahat - Purbasthali - I, Purba Bardhaman

Golahat is a village situated in the Purbasthali - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Purbasthali . Jahannagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golahat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golahat is 319431. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.1 hectares and falls under the 713513 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Golahat 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 Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Golahat

As per Census 2011, Golahat village has a total population of 2,966 people, consisting of 1,543 males and 1,423 females. The village has 719 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,236 literate and 730 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,216 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Golahat

Golahat 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 Golahat

Golahat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhandartikuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Golahat is about 5 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 Golahat

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

Health Facilities in Golahat

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

FAQs about Golahat