About Garalgachha

Garalgachha (Bengali: ) is a census town in Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is located in ChanditalaII block in Srirampore subdivision and is served by Chanditala police station. Garalgachha is located at 2241N 8816E / 22.68N 88.27E / 22.68; 88.27. It is located in the ChanditallII community development block under the Srirampore subdivision of the Hooghly district. Chanditala police station serves this town. As of 2001 India census, Garalgachha had a population of 4499. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Garalgachha has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 89%, and female literacy is 82%. In Garalgachha, 7% of the population is under 6 years of age. Among major high schools in Garalgachha 'Garalgachha High School' (established 1896), 'Garalgachha Girls School' and 'Surabala Vidyapith' come top.