Gopisahar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gopisahar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Danga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopisahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopisahar is 311313. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.76 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gopisahar 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 Gopisahar

According to the 2011 Census, Gopisahar village had a total population of 150 people, including 75 males and 75 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.68%, with male literacy at 77.94% and female literacy at 79.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopisahar

Gopisahar 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 Gopisahar

Gopisahar 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 3.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Gopisahar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gopisahar is about 7.6 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 Gopisahar

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

Health Facilities in Gopisahar

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

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