Gopinagar - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Gopinagar is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from Dhaniakhali and around 45.5 km from Chinsura. Gopinathpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopinagar is 324573. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.17 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswer is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gopinagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Gopinagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gopinagar village had a total population of 5,424 people, including 2,722 males and 2,702 females, living in 1,323 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.21%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 70.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 383.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopinagar

Gopinagar 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 Gopinagar

Gopinagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswer to Gopinagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gopinagar is about 45.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopinagar

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

Health Facilities in Gopinagar

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

FAQs about Gopinagar