Gobindapur - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Goghat and around 79.5 km from Chinsura. Bhadur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 324041. The village covers a total geographical area of 511.4 hectares and falls under the 712602 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gobindapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gobindapur village had a total population of 2,977 people, including 1,485 males and 1,492 females, living in 669 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.49%, with male literacy at 88.54% and female literacy at 72.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 999, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 390.

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 Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Gobindapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gobindapur is about 79.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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