Gopikantapur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Gopikantapur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 36.3 km from Chinsura. Bhastara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopikantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopikantapur is 324668. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.61 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Gopikantapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopikantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopikantapur village had a total population of 1,968 people, including 991 males and 977 females, living in 430 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.59%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 74.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopikantapur

Gopikantapur 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 Gopikantapur

Gopikantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Gopikantapur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gopikantapur is about 36.3 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 Gopikantapur

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

Health Facilities in Gopikantapur

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

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