Gobindapur - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Khanakul and around 72.6 km from Chinsura. Rammohan-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 325869. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.12 hectares and falls under the 712412 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Gobindapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gobindapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gobindapur village had a total population of 1,616 people, including 799 males and 817 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.83%, with male literacy at 76.94% and female literacy at 64.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 421.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Gobindapur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gobindapur is about 72.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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