Gopalnagar - Habibpur, Malda

Gopalnagar is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.2 km from Habibpur and around 27.1 km from English Bazar. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalnagar is 313094. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Gopalnagar 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 Gopalnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalnagar village had a total population of 542 people, including 261 males and 281 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 15.43%, with male literacy at 22.22% and female literacy at 8.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 540.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gopalnagar

Gopalnagar 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 Gopalnagar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gopalnagar. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Gopalnagar is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gopalnagar is about 27.1 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 Gopalnagar

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

Health Facilities in Gopalnagar

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

FAQs about Gopalnagar