Gobindapur - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.9 km from Jagatballavpur and around 43.9 km from Howrah. Gobindapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 332757. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.91 hectares and falls under the 711414 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 44 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 Panchla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Howrah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gobindapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gobindapur village had a total population of 11,665 people, including 5,991 males and 5,674 females, living in 2,468 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.68%, with male literacy at 79.12% and female literacy at 69.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,445, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nalpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Gobindapur is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Gobindapur is about 43.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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