Gopinagar - Haripal, Hooghly

Gopinagar is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from Khamar Chandi and around 34.6 km from Chinsura.  haripalashutosh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopinagar is 325373. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.49 hectares and falls under the 712405 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gopinagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gopinagar village had a total population of 4,512 people, including 2,297 males and 2,215 females, living in 1,119 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.78%, with male literacy at 89.54% and female literacy at 77.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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 Haripal, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Gopinagar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gopinagar is about 34.6 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 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