Goalgachh

Goalgachh is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.6km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 98.4km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Kamalgaon Sujali is the gram panchayat of Goalgachh village.

Here you can discover what makes Goalgachh unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Goalgachh’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Goalgachh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Goalgachh is 308981. The village spans a total geographical area of 161.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733202. Islampur is nearest town to Goalgachh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Goalgachh village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chopra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Goalgachh

Population of Goalgachh

According to the 2011 Census, Goalgachh has a total population of about 1,440, with approximately 766 males and 674 females. The sex ratio is around 879 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 282 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 56 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.36%, with male literacy at about 52.35% and female literacy near 31.01%. There are around 258 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Goalgachh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Goalgachh

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Goalgachh. As per the 2011 stats, Goalgachh had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Goalgachh

Knowing the nearby villages of Goalgachh helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Goalgachh.

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