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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gopinagar

As per Census 2011, Gopinagar village has a total population of 4,512 people, consisting of 2,297 males and 2,215 females. The village has 1,119 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 412 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,435 literate and 1,077 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gopinagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5122,2972,215
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412223189
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,245626619
Scheduled Tribes (ST)863947
Literate Population3,4351,8571,578
Illiterate Population1,077440637

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HaraEast0.97 km
BasudebpurNorth-West1.12 km
AminpurSouth-East1.23 km
ChautaraWest1.36 km
Jamai BatiNorth-East1.71 km
Chandi NagarSouth1.72 km
RaghubatiSouth-East1.76 km
BrahmanparaEast1.80 km
HaripalSouth1.97 km
GhatraNorth1.97 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Gopinagar

Where is Gopinagar located?

Gopinagar village is located in Haripal Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopinagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopinagar is  haripalashutosh.

What is the pincode of Gopinagar?

The pincode of Gopinagar is 712405.

What is the population of Gopinagar?

Gopinagar has a total population of 4,512, including 2,297 males and 2,215 females.

How many households are there in Gopinagar?

There are 1,119 households in Gopinagar.

What is the literacy rate in Gopinagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopinagar is 76.13%. Male literacy is 80.84% and female literacy is 71.24%.