Gobindpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gobindpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chakvrigu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindpur is 311161. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.11 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gobindpur

As per Census 2011, Gobindpur village has a total population of 705 people, consisting of 360 males and 345 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 254 illiterate residents. Additionally, 279 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 154 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobindpur

Gobindpur 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 Gobindpur

Gobindpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Gobindpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gobindpur is about 3.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobindpur

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

Health Facilities in Gobindpur

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

FAQs about Gobindpur