Gopalnagar - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Gopalnagar is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 35.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Laxmi-narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalnagar is 318161. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.13 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gopalnagar

As per Census 2011, Gopalnagar village has a total population of 1,934 people, consisting of 1,011 males and 923 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,057 literate and 877 illiterate residents. Additionally, 495 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gopalnagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9341,011923
Child Population (0–6 yrs)275148127
Scheduled Castes (SC)495249246
Literate Population1,057592465
Illiterate Population877419458

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HaruliaSouth1.21 km
GhatgopalpurNorth1.41 km
Panch PukhuriaSouth-East1.69 km
KholakunriWest1.74 km
KedarbandhSouth-East1.82 km
RautandihiEast1.85 km
Lashmi NarayanpurNorth-West2.06 km
RampurNorth2.14 km
KuraljuriSouth-West2.23 km
HosenabadSouth-East2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalnagar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gopalnagar. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Gopalnagar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gopalnagar is about 35.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gopalnagar

Where is Gopalnagar located?

Gopalnagar village is located in Dubrajpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopalnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopalnagar is Laxmi-narayanpur.

What is the pincode of Gopalnagar?

The pincode of Gopalnagar is 731123.

What is the population of Gopalnagar?

Gopalnagar has a total population of 1,934, including 1,011 males and 923 females.

How many households are there in Gopalnagar?

There are 384 households in Gopalnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalnagar is 54.65%. Male literacy is 58.56% and female literacy is 50.38%.