Ghola - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Ghola is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Piyali and around 40.7 km from Alipore. Belegachhia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghola is 333989. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.69 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Ghola

As per Census 2011, Ghola village has a total population of 2,208 people, consisting of 1,111 males and 1,097 females. The village has 474 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 313 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,208 literate and 1,000 illiterate residents. Additionally, 770 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghola

Ghola 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 Ghola

Ghola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Betheria Ghola, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Ghola is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ghola is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghola

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

Health Facilities in Ghola

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

FAQs about Ghola