Goalapota - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Goalapota is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Rajpur and around 33.4 km from Alipore. Kheyadaha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goalapota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goalapota is 333555. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.6 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Goalapota

According to the 2011 Census, Goalapota village had a total population of 188 people, including 95 males and 93 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.88%, with male literacy at 67.50% and female literacy at 52.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Goalapota

Goalapota 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 Goalapota

Goalapota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narendrapur Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Goalapota is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Goalapota is about 33.4 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 Goalapota

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

Health Facilities in Goalapota

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

FAQs about Goalapota