Gopinagar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gopinagar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jalghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopinagar is 311141. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.72 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gopinagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Gopinagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gopinagar village had a total population of 821 people, including 409 males and 412 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.84%, with male literacy at 81.43% and female literacy at 66.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 389.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population821409412
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683236
Scheduled Castes (SC)295143152
Scheduled Tribes (ST)389194195
Literate Population556307249
Illiterate Population265102163

Nearby Villages of Gopinagar

Gopinagar 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)
Radhanagar BhrattaEast0.73 km
BadmulukkismatSouth-East1.20 km
NabipurWest1.30 km
GongasagarNorth-East1.35 km
Chak HarinaEast1.59 km
FatepurSouth-East1.99 km
Chak RamanathNorth-East2.09 km
ChakkasiNorth-East2.25 km
TrikulNorth-West2.46 km
AsurakrisnabatiNorth-West2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopinagar

Gopinagar 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 7.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Gopinagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gopinagar is about 10.9 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 Gopinagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gopinagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gopinagar

Where is Gopinagar located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gopinagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopinagar is Jalghar.

What is the pincode of Gopinagar?

The pincode of Gopinagar is 733102.

What is the population of Gopinagar?

Gopinagar had a total population of 821, including 409 males and 412 females.

How many households are there in Gopinagar?

Gopinagar had 202 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gopinagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopinagar was 73.84%. Male literacy was 81.43% and female literacy was 66.22%.