Gosaipur - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gosaipur is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 20.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Panjul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gosaipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gosaipur is 311032. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.29 hectares and falls under the 733126 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Gosaipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gosaipur

According to the 2011 Census, Gosaipur village had a total population of 689 people, including 345 males and 344 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.81%, with male literacy at 81.31% and female literacy at 70.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Gosaipur

Gosaipur 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 Gosaipur

Gosaipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Gosaipur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gosaipur is about 20.8 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 Gosaipur

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

Health Facilities in Gosaipur

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

FAQs about Gosaipur