Gopalnagar - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Gopalnagar is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 24.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kasba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalnagar is 317908. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.9 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gopalnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalnagar village had a total population of 1,160 people, including 586 males and 574 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.22%, with male literacy at 79.84% and female literacy at 58.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 553.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalnagar

Gopalnagar 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 Gopalnagar

Gopalnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is New Alipur (calcutta), while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Gopalnagar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gopalnagar is about 24.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalnagar

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

Health Facilities in Gopalnagar

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

FAQs about Gopalnagar