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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalnagar village had a total population of 1,934 people, including 1,011 males and 923 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.71%, with male literacy at 68.60% and female literacy at 58.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 495.

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

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.

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:

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