Gobindapur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 41 km from Chinsura. Perambuasahabazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 324567. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.63 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Gobindapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gobindapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gobindapur village had a total population of 1,286 people, including 641 males and 645 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.92%, with male literacy at 73.28% and female literacy at 56.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 974, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobindapur

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 Gobindapur

Gobindapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Gobindapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gobindapur is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobindapur

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

Health Facilities in 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 Gobindapur village are given below:

FAQs about Gobindapur