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

As per Census 2011, Gopalbati village has a total population of 959 people, consisting of 500 males and 459 females. The village has 239 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 116 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 616 literate and 343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 304 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 638 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population959500459
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1166056
Scheduled Castes (SC)304154150
Scheduled Tribes (ST)638339299
Literate Population616373243
Illiterate Population343127216

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KarimgutinEast0.68 km
ManailSouth-West0.97 km
HarigaonNorth-West1.18 km
JotgopalNorth-East1.46 km
NawaparaSouth-East1.57 km
AkhiraNorth1.73 km
MobarakpurWest1.74 km
Chak BasantaNorth-West1.77 km
BaniakuriWest1.86 km
KusumbarSouth-East1.97 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Gopalbati

Where is Gopalbati located?

Gopalbati village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopalbati?

Gopalbati is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gopalbati?

The pincode of Gopalbati is 733145.

What is the population of Gopalbati?

Gopalbati has a total population of 959, including 500 males and 459 females.

How many households are there in Gopalbati?

There are 239 households in Gopalbati.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalbati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalbati is 64.23%. Male literacy is 74.60% and female literacy is 52.94%.