Goyespur - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Goyespur is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 21.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goyespur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goyespur is 311058. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.17 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Goyespur

As per Census 2011, Goyespur village has a total population of 639 people, consisting of 325 males and 314 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 491 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Goyespur

Goyespur 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 Goyespur

Goyespur 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 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Goyespur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Goyespur is about 21.9 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 Goyespur

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

Health Facilities in Goyespur

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

FAQs about Goyespur