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

According to the 2011 Census, Golaisura village had a total population of 894 people, including 468 males and 426 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.00%, with male literacy at 83.69% and female literacy at 69.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 764, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Golaisura