Golaisura - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Golaisura is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Barua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golaisura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golaisura is 309758. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.37 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Golaisura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Golaisura

As per Census 2011, Golaisura village has a total population of 894 people, consisting of 468 males and 426 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 626 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 764 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population894468426
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814536
Scheduled Castes (SC)764403361
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population626354272
Illiterate Population268114154

Nearby Villages of Golaisura

Golaisura 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)
GaitarSouth-West0.83 km
MariaSouth-East1.14 km
BarabaruaNorth-East1.63 km
RariaSouth1.72 km
DharmmapurEast1.79 km
BhomraWest1.79 km
KurialSouth-East1.87 km
ChhatrapurNorth-West2.25 km
SijgramSouth-West2.37 km
SiagramSouth-East2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Golaisura

Golaisura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Golaisura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golaisura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Golaisura

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

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

FAQs about Golaisura

Where is Golaisura located?

Golaisura village is located in Raiganj Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Golaisura?

The Gram Panchayat of Golaisura is Barua.

What is the pincode of Golaisura?

The pincode of Golaisura is 733134.

What is the population of Golaisura?

Golaisura has a total population of 894, including 468 males and 426 females.

How many households are there in Golaisura?

There are 198 households in Golaisura.

What is the literacy rate in Golaisura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Golaisura is 70.02%. Male literacy is 75.64% and female literacy is 63.85%.