Goalberia - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Goalberia is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.4 km from Baru and around 29.7 km from Alipore. Khakurdaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goalberia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goalberia is 334925. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Goalberia 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 Goalberia

According to the 2011 Census, Goalberia village had a total population of 2,697 people, including 1,373 males and 1,324 females, living in 575 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.82%, with male literacy at 75.91% and female literacy at 63.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,126.

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

Nearby Villages of Goalberia

Goalberia 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 Goalberia

Goalberia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gocharan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Goalberia is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Goalberia is about 29.7 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 Goalberia

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

Health Facilities in Goalberia

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

FAQs about Goalberia