Goalgachh village, Islampur block | Pincode 733202

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Goalgachh is a village in Islampur mandal, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, with a population of 1,440 across 258 households. The village has a literacy rate of 42.4%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NOORI BEGUM

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LGD code: 308981
Pincode: 733202
Post office: Islampur (North Dinajpur)
Population: 1,440
Households: 258
Literacy rate: 42.4%
Sex ratio: 880 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 422
Distance to district centre: 63 km
Distance to mandal centre: 12 km
Distance to Kolkata: 410 km
Distance to Delhi: 1129 km
Nearest railway station: Dhulabari · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Lifeline Nursing Home · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Goalgachh compares

By population, Goalgachh ranks #66 of 101 villages in Islampur mandal.

Literacy rate

42.4%

−1.1% vs mandal average

Goalgachh: 42.4%
Islampur mandal: 43.5%
Uttar Dinajpur district: 49.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

880

−61 vs mandal average

Goalgachh: 880
Islampur mandal: 941

Household size

people per home

5.6

+0.3 vs mandal average

Goalgachh: 5.6
Islampur mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Goalgachh at a glance

Goalgachh is a village of 1,440 people in 258 households (Census 2011) in Islampur block, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, the 66th-largest of 101 villages in Islampur block. Literacy is 42%, 1 points below the block average of 44% and the sex ratio is 880 women per 1,000 men. It lies 63 km from the Uttar Dinajpur district centre, 1 km from Purbba Gomaidighi, the nearest town, 15 km from Dhulabari railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 733202, served by Islampur (North Dinajpur) post office; the LGD village code is 308981. The nearest hospital or health centre is Lifeline Nursing Home, 15 km away. The sarpanch is NOORI BEGUM, and the village votes in Islampur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Agarwal Kanaia Lal. The population is estimated at 1,611 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Goalgachh · this village	1,440	42%	—
Purbba Gomaidighi · Islampur	11,982	36%	1 km NE
Bhangamali · Islampur	776	57%	1 km W
Bhangamali · Maynaguri	2,842	66%	1 km W
Bhagmahima · Islampur	515	15%	1.3 km W
Nandoi · Islampur	2,790	41%	1.7 km S
Gadiatol · Islampur	1,327	26%	2.3 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Goalgachh

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 13
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 161.47
Irrigated area (ha): 128.7
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Goalgachh

LGD code: 308981
Pincode: 733202
Post office: Islampur (North Dinajpur)
Population (Census 2011): 1,440
Population (projected 2026): 1,611
Households: 258
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 880
Literacy rate: 42.4%
Coordinates: 26.25894°N, 88.34244°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Raiganj
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Islampur
Member of Parliament: Kartick Paul
Member of Legislative Assembly: Agarwal Kanaia Lal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NOORI BEGUM
Block / Mandal: Islampur
Nearest railway station: Taiabpur (22.8 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Uttar Dinajpur district level

Then & Now

Goalgachh — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,440

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

1,611

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

258

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,440Census 2011
Households: 258Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 880 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,6112026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,155NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 65.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.4%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 72.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Uttar Dinajpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Uttar Dinajpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Uttar Dinajpur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Goalgachh · Islampur mandal area

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Taiabpur
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Getting there

How to reach Goalgachh

Mandal centre

Islampur · ≈ 12 km

≈ 24 min by car · 28 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Uttar Dinajpur · ≈ 63 km

≈ 2 h 8 min by car · 2 h 33 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,982 people

Purbba Gomaidighi · ≈ 1.0 km

≈ 2 min by car · 3 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata410 kmcapital
Delhi1129 km
Hyderabad1416 km
Chennai1690 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDhulabari15 km
Bus stopIslampur Old Bus Stand15 km
Hospital / PHCLifeline Nursing Home15 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India15 km
Petrol pumpMaa Basanti Auto Care11 km
CollegeGhoshpukur College36 km
Police stationPolice Staion36 km

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Major Government Push for Farmers Amid Floods and Natural Calamity: West Bengal Ranks Second Nationally in Crop Insurance
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People often ask about Goalgachh

What is the pincode of Goalgachh?

The pincode of Goalgachh, Islampur block, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal is 733202. The post office is Islampur (North Dinajpur).

Which post office delivers to Goalgachh?

Mail for Goalgachh is delivered through Islampur (North Dinajpur) post office, pincode 733202, in Islampur block, Uttar Dinajpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Goalgachh located?

Goalgachh is a village in Islampur block of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Goalgachh as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Goalgachh village has a population of 1,440 across 258 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Goalgachh?

The current sarpanch of Goalgachh gram panchayat is NOORI BEGUM.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Goalgachh in?

Goalgachh falls under the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency (PC #5) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Goalgachh in?

Goalgachh falls under the Islampur assembly constituency (AC #29) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Goalgachh?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Goalgachh village is 42.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Goalgachh?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Goalgachh village is 880 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Goalgachh?

The nearest railway station to Goalgachh is Taiabpur (~22.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Goalgachh?

12 schemes currently match residents of Goalgachh, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Goalgachh from Uttar Dinajpur district centre?

Goalgachh is approximately 63 km (straight-line) from the centre of Uttar Dinajpur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Goalgachh?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Goalgachh village is 308981.

Which is the nearest town to Goalgachh?

Purbba Gomaidighi (population 11,982, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 1 km from Goalgachh in a straight line.

How big is Goalgachh compared to other villages in Islampur block?

Goalgachh ranks 66 of 101 villages in Islampur block by Census 2011 population (1,440 residents).

How far is Goalgachh from Kolkata?

Goalgachh is about 410 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 533 km.

How far is Goalgachh from Delhi?

Goalgachh is about 1129 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1468 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Goalgachh?

Dhulabari is the nearest railway station to Goalgachh, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Goalgachh?

Islampur Old Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Goalgachh, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Goalgachh?

Lifeline Nursing Home is the nearest hospital or health centre to Goalgachh, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Goalgachh?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Goalgachh, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Goalgachh?

Maa Basanti Auto Care is the nearest petrol pump to Goalgachh, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Who is the MLA of Goalgachh?

Goalgachh falls under Islampur assembly constituency (AC 29). The sitting MLA is Agarwal Kanaia Lal (AITC).

Who is the MP for Goalgachh?

Goalgachh is in Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kartick Paul (BJP).

What is the population of Goalgachh in 2026?

Goalgachh is estimated at 1,611 people in 2026, up about 12% from 1,440 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Goalgachh in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Goalgachh in Uttar Dinajpur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Goalgachh?

NOORI BEGUM is the sarpanch of Goalgachh gram panchayat, Islampur block. See the sarpanch list of Islampur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)