Pashchim Gobindapur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Pashchim Gobindapur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 23.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Safanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pashchim Gobindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pashchim Gobindapur is 310863. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.26 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pashchim Gobindapur

As per Census 2011, Pashchim Gobindapur village has a total population of 173 people, consisting of 94 males and 79 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 81 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pashchim Gobindapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pashchim Gobindapur

Pashchim Gobindapur 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 Pashchim Gobindapur

Pashchim Gobindapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Pashchim Gobindapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Pashchim Gobindapur is about 23.5 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 Pashchim Gobindapur

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

Health Facilities in Pashchim Gobindapur

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

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