Dakshin Gopalpur - Balagarh, Hooghly

Dakshin Gopalpur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Patuligram and around 18.8 km from Chinsura. Dumurdahanityanandapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Gopalpur is 325025. The village covers a total geographical area of 518.26 hectares and falls under the 712513 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dakshin Gopalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dakshin Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Gopalpur village had a total population of 7,581 people, including 3,918 males and 3,663 females, living in 1,766 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.78%, with male literacy at 83.38% and female literacy at 65.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Gopalpur

Dakshin Gopalpur 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 Dakshin Gopalpur

Dakshin Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuntighat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Dakshin Gopalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakshin Gopalpur is about 18.8 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 Dakshin Gopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Gopalpur

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

FAQs about Dakshin Gopalpur