Nagar Gopalganj - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Nagar Gopalganj is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Mathabhanga and around 44.8 km from Cooch Behar. Jorpatki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagar Gopalganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagar Gopalganj is 307967. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.28 hectares and falls under the 736157 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Nagar Gopalganj

According to the 2011 Census, Nagar Gopalganj village had a total population of 907 people, including 468 males and 439 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.19%, with male literacy at 73.20% and female literacy at 66.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagar Gopalganj

Nagar Gopalganj 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 Nagar Gopalganj

Nagar Gopalganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Nagar Gopalganj is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Nagar Gopalganj is about 44.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagar Gopalganj

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

Health Facilities in Nagar Gopalganj

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

FAQs about Nagar Gopalganj