Gopnandigram - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Gopnandigram is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 85.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nandigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopnandigram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopnandigram is 316078. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.53 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Murarai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gopnandigram

According to the 2011 Census, Gopnandigram village had a total population of 3,069 people, including 1,555 males and 1,514 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.14%, with male literacy at 55.66% and female literacy at 48.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 522, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopnandigram

Gopnandigram 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 Gopnandigram

Gopnandigram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murarai to Gopnandigram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gopnandigram is about 85.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopnandigram

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

Health Facilities in Gopnandigram

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

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