Goradag - Arsha, Purulia

Goradag is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Sirkabad and around 13 km from Purulia. Beldih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goradag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goradag is 331200. The village covers a total geographical area of 659.24 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Goradag village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Goradag

According to the 2011 Census, Goradag village had a total population of 1,603 people, including 818 males and 785 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.49%, with male literacy at 70.41% and female literacy at 47.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Goradag

Goradag 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 Goradag

Goradag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Goradag is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Goradag is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goradag

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

Health Facilities in Goradag

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

FAQs about Goradag