Gopalerkuthi - Tufanganj - I, Cooch Behar

Gopalerkuthi is a village situated in the Tufanganj - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.8 km from Tufanganj and around 36.3 km from Cooch Behar. Balabhut serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalerkuthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalerkuthi is 308399. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.5 hectares and falls under the 736156 pincode. Tufanganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gopalerkuthi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tufanganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alipurduars Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalerkuthi

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalerkuthi village had a total population of 2,117 people, including 1,069 males and 1,048 females, living in 465 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.45%, with male literacy at 72.45% and female literacy at 62.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 595.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalerkuthi

Gopalerkuthi 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 Gopalerkuthi

Gopalerkuthi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Agomoni, while the nearest airport is Rupsi India Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tufanganj to Gopalerkuthi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Gopalerkuthi is about 36.3 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 Gopalerkuthi

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

Health Facilities in Gopalerkuthi

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

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