Gopalbati - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gopalbati is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gopalbati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalbati is 311293. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.17 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Gopalbati 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 Gopalbati

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalbati village had a total population of 959 people, including 500 males and 459 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.07%, with male literacy at 84.77% and female literacy at 60.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 638.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalbati

Gopalbati 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 Gopalbati

Gopalbati 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 7.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Gopalbati is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gopalbati is about 14.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalbati

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

Health Facilities in Gopalbati

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

FAQs about Gopalbati