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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoradal village had a total population of 12,170 people, including 6,193 males and 5,977 females, living in 2,457 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.21%, with male literacy at 77.65% and female literacy at 60.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7,012, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Ghoradal