Gopinathpur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Gopinathpur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 40.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopinathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopinathpur is 317947. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.37 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Gopinathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gopinathpur

As per Census 2011, Gopinathpur village has a total population of 1,569 people, consisting of 799 males and 770 females. The village has 325 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,052 literate and 517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 348 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 113 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopinathpur

Gopinathpur 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 Gopinathpur

Gopinathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Gopinathpur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gopinathpur is about 40.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopinathpur

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

Health Facilities in Gopinathpur

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

FAQs about Gopinathpur