Gopalbati - Balagarh, Hooghly

Gopalbati is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Patuligram and around 34.4 km from Chinsura. Bakliadhobapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalbati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalbati is 324931. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.37 hectares and falls under the 712512 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gopalbati

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalbati village had a total population of 993 people, including 479 males and 514 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.44%, with male literacy at 82.28% and female literacy at 73.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalbati

Gopalbati 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 Gopalbati

Gopalbati is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Behula, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Gopalbati is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gopalbati is about 34.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalbati

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

Health Facilities in Gopalbati

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

FAQs about Gopalbati