Paschim Gopinathpur - Haripal, Hooghly

Paschim Gopinathpur is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Khamar Chandi. Paschimgopinathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Gopinathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Gopinathpur is 325328. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.36 hectares and falls under the 712403 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Paschim Gopinathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Paschim Gopinathpur

As per Census 2011, Paschim Gopinathpur village has a total population of 2,709 people, consisting of 1,367 males and 1,342 females. The village has 617 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,889 literate and 820 illiterate residents. Additionally, 750 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 428 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paschim Gopinathpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7091,3671,342
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252127125
Scheduled Castes (SC)750370380
Scheduled Tribes (ST)428218210
Literate Population1,8891,062827
Illiterate Population820305515

Nearby Villages of Paschim Gopinathpur

Paschim Gopinathpur 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)
Nao ParaNorth-West1.05 km
BharamallabhpurWest1.06 km
PanchgachhiaNorth-East1.46 km
BasuriWest1.62 km
ChandbatiSouth-East1.74 km
SodpurNorth1.83 km
Gopal ProsadSouth1.92 km
SaharaSouth-West1.96 km
MoraNorth-West1.97 km
DalapatipurEast2.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paschim Gopinathpur

Paschim Gopinathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Paschim Gopinathpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paschim Gopinathpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Paschim Gopinathpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Paschim Gopinathpur

Where is Paschim Gopinathpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Paschim Gopinathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Paschim Gopinathpur is Paschimgopinathpur.

What is the pincode of Paschim Gopinathpur?

The pincode of Paschim Gopinathpur is 712403.

What is the population of Paschim Gopinathpur?

Paschim Gopinathpur has a total population of 2,709, including 1,367 males and 1,342 females.

How many households are there in Paschim Gopinathpur?

There are 617 households in Paschim Gopinathpur.

What is the literacy rate in Paschim Gopinathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paschim Gopinathpur is 69.73%. Male literacy is 77.69% and female literacy is 61.62%.