Ghoradal - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Ghoradal is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Mathurapur and around 45.5 km from Alipore. Dakshin Lakshminarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoradal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoradal is 334849. The village covers a total geographical area of 789.5 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ghoradal

As per Census 2011, Ghoradal village has a total population of 12,170 people, consisting of 6,193 males and 5,977 females. The village has 2,457 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,838 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,151 literate and 5,019 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7,012 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population12,1706,1935,977
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,838882956
Scheduled Castes (SC)7,0123,6143,398
Scheduled Tribes (ST)572829
Literate Population7,1514,1243,027
Illiterate Population5,0192,0692,950

Nearby Villages of Ghoradal

Ghoradal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chak BhagabanpurSouth-West2.42 km
IstaranpurEast2.47 km
KrishnarampurWest2.50 km
RachhulpurSouth-West2.98 km
Jogendra NagarSouth3.07 km
Uttar LakshminarayanpurNorth-East3.18 km
SrikrishnanagarNorth-West3.22 km
NandanpurWest3.43 km
GhatbakultalaSouth-East3.45 km
Abad BhagabanpurSouth-West3.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghoradal

Public transport in the Ghoradal is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Madhabpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Ghoradal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ghoradal is about 45.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghoradal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghoradal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghoradal

Where is Ghoradal located?

Ghoradal village is located in Mathurapur - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghoradal?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghoradal is Dakshin Lakshminarayanpur.

What is the pincode of Ghoradal?

The pincode of Ghoradal is 743354.

What is the population of Ghoradal?

Ghoradal has a total population of 12,170, including 6,193 males and 5,977 females.

How many households are there in Ghoradal?

There are 2,457 households in Ghoradal.

What is the literacy rate in Ghoradal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghoradal is 58.76%. Male literacy is 66.59% and female literacy is 50.64%.