Gopalnagar - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Gopalnagar is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 40.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dakshingram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalnagar is 316615. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.06 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gopalnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalnagar village had a total population of 771 people, including 394 males and 377 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.94%, with male literacy at 79.26% and female literacy at 68.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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 Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Gopalnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gopalnagar is about 40.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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