Gobindapur - Habibpur, Malda

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from Habibpur and around 25.4 km from English Bazar. Kanturka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 313083. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.26 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Gobindapur

As per Census 2011, Gobindapur village has a total population of 182 people, consisting of 93 males and 89 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 121 literate and 61 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1829389
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1165
Scheduled Castes (SC)1789187
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1216952
Illiterate Population612437

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarailSouth-West0.74 km
MuraripurWest0.92 km
MirzzapurEast0.92 km
JotalamSouth-East0.99 km
KanturkaSouth1.44 km
Raghabpur GujiaNorth1.56 km
BarailSouth-East1.68 km
HialapurSouth-West1.77 km
MandighiNorth-East1.79 km
ChhilimpurSouth1.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gobindapur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gobindapur. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Gobindapur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gobindapur is about 25.4 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 Gobindapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gobindapur

Where is Gobindapur located?

Gobindapur village is located in Habibpur Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gobindapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gobindapur is Kanturka.

What is the pincode of Gobindapur?

The pincode of Gobindapur is 732122.

What is the population of Gobindapur?

Gobindapur has a total population of 182, including 93 males and 89 females.

How many households are there in Gobindapur?

There are 41 households in Gobindapur.

What is the literacy rate in Gobindapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gobindapur is 66.48%. Male literacy is 74.19% and female literacy is 58.43%.