Gorala Village
Gorala is a revenue village in Sainthia block, Birbhum district, West Bengal. It had a population of 676 in 167 households (Census 2011).
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676 souls. 167 homes.
Sainthia block, Birbhum district, West Bengal.
Gorala today
- Brinjal₹6,460Bolpur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Green Chilli₹12,900Sainthia APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Mustard₹8,600Rampurhat APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Gorala at a glance
Gorala is a mid-sized village of Sainthia block: 676 people in 167 households (Census 2011), 105th of its 216 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 58.9%, below Birbhum district's 69.1% (Sainthia block: 71.9%), while the sex ratio was 888 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 955. It falls under Horisara gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 731201. The village covers 115 hectares — about 1.1 km², or roughly 589 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Sainthia assembly constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Sainthia Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 3 self-help groups with 32 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Encyclopaedia
- Wikidata Q60423406 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Gorala is in the Horisara gram panchayat.
Other villages in Horisara
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Gorala compares
By population, Gorala ranks #105 of 216 inhabited villages in Sainthia block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Gorala ranks
| Ranked by | Gorala | In Birbhum district | In West Bengal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 676 | 1,400 of 2,242 (tied) | 23,464 of 37,457 (tied)above 37% |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 167 | 1,351 of 2,242 (tied) | 21,983 of 37,457 (tied)above 41% |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 58.9% | 1,883 of 2,242 | 31,612 of 37,457 (tied)above 16% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 888 per 1,000 males | 1,954 of 2,241 (tied) | 33,064 of 37,434 (tied)above 11% |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.05 per household | 1,657 of 2,242 (tied) | 32,358 of 37,457 (tied)above 13% |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 589.0 per km² | 1,132 of 2,242 | 23,395 of 37,449 (tied)above 38% |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 49.3% | 339 of 2,242 (tied) | 7,532 of 37,457 (tied)above 80% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Gorala
In Birbhum district
- DarkandiMayureswar - II, Birbhum697 people · 58.9% literate · 899 per 1,000 · 4.17 per householdCompare →
- BhejenaMohammad Bazar, Birbhum721 people · 60.7% literate · 883 per 1,000 · 4.22 per householdCompare →
- AhammadpurRajnagar, Birbhum616 people · 61.9% literate · 907 per 1,000 · 4.22 per householdCompare →
- KumadolMurarai - I, Birbhum549 people · 62.9% literate · 880 per 1,000 · 4.07 per householdCompare →
- KaramtalDubrajpur, Birbhum649 people · 59.5% literate · 876 per 1,000 · 4.36 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in West Bengal
- JanarddanpurHariharpara, Murshidabad699 people · 60.4% literate · 899 per 1,000 · 4.09 per householdCompare →
- ChaudhakKatwa - I, Purba Bardhaman703 people · 61.1% literate · 885 per 1,000 · 3.99 per householdCompare →
- SambhunagarChanchal - II, Malda626 people · 59.6% literate · 891 per 1,000 · 4.17 per householdCompare →
- GopinathpurChandrakona - II, Paschim Medinipur732 people · 59.3% literate · 901 per 1,000 · 3.96 per householdCompare →
- Fulkardabri BajejamaMekliganj, Cooch Behar590 people · 59.6% literate · 897 per 1,000 · 3.99 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Gorala had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 731201
Other villages in Sainthia block
View all 231 →Gorala — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × West Bengal's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+10.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 676Census 2011
- Male / female
- 358 / 318
- Households
- 167
- People per home
- 4.0
- Literacy rate
- 58.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 333
- Work participation
- 49.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Gorala on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's coordinate on Wikidata, checked against its mandal — not the exact site of Gorala. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Gorala · 23.9867° N, 87.6732° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, West Bengal Assembly 2026 (via OpenCity).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Gorala
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for West Bengal
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Essential services & places near Gorala
Gorala isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Sainthia block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices649 in Birbhum district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
SAINTHIA-SURI MIN ROAD, P.O. SAINTHIA, DIST. BIRBHUM, WEST BENGAL,PIN-731234
Bank · No map location — listed by district
LAXMI JANARDAN MARKETSAINTHIA DIST BIRBHUM
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GROUND FLOOR SAINTHIA R K ROAD BIRBHUM DIST WEST BENGAL 731234
Hospitals & clinics245 in Birbhum district
Primary / community health centre
Bhabanipur
Primary / community health centre
Mathpalsa
Schools & anganwadis5 in Birbhum district
Colleges & universities9 in Birbhum district
Police & fire stations2 in Birbhum district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Birbhum district
Temples10 in Birbhum district
Temple
Sainthia
Temple
Churches1 in Birbhum district
Mosques4 in Birbhum district
Mosque
Sainthia
Other places of worship3 in Birbhum district
Transport47 in Birbhum district
Agriculture services1 in Birbhum district
Community places9 in Birbhum district
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People often ask about Gorala
Where is Gorala located?
Gorala is a village in Sainthia block of Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
Which district is Gorala in?
Gorala is in Birbhum district of West Bengal.
Which gram panchayat does Gorala belong to?
Gorala comes under the Horisara gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Gorala?
The pincode of Gorala, Sainthia, Birbhum is 731201.
What is the population of Gorala?
As per the 2011 Census, Gorala had a population of 676 (358 males and 318 females).
How many households are there in Gorala?
Gorala had 167 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Gorala?
Gorala covers about 115 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Gorala?
The literacy rate of Gorala was 58.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Gorala?
Gorala had 888 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gorala in?
Gorala is in the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Gorala?
Satabdi Roy (All India Trinamool Congress) won the Birbhum Lok Sabha seat, which includes Gorala, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Gorala in?
Gorala is in the Sainthia assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Gorala?
Krishna Kanta Saha (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Sainthia assembly seat, which includes Gorala, in 2026.
Which development block is Gorala in?
Gorala is in the Sainthia development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Gorala?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gorala is 317217 and its Census 2011 village code is 317217.
Which villages are near Gorala?
Villages near Gorala include Amua (about 3.5 km), Daikota (about 4 km), Bagdola (about 4.5 km), Raihat (about 5.5 km), Gournagar (about 6 km).
What is the population of Gorala in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Gorala's Census 2011 population of 676 by West Bengal's official RGI projection (+10.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 740 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Gorala?
The sarpanch of Gorala has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
- Report a correction
What do you need to find near Gorala?
- Hospital
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 15.8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Birbhum district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Sainthia APMC | 6,250 | 6,400 | 6,300 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Bolpur APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,460 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Birbhum APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,460 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Birbhum APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,970 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Sainthia APMC | 12,860 | 13,000 | 12,900 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Bolpur APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,960 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard | Rampurhat APMC | 8,500 | 8,700 | 8,600 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Birbhum APMC | 19,000 | 19,300 | 19,100 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Gorala's shops. Best mandi price near Gorala →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's coordinate on Wikidata, checked against its mandal).
All villages near Gorala →Compare Gorala with… →All villages in Sainthia →