Gobarjana - Ratua - II, Malda

Gobarjana is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.9 km from Pukhuria and around 23.2 km from English Bazar. Araidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobarjana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobarjana is 312481. The village covers a total geographical area of 676.7 hectares and falls under the 732204 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gobarjana

According to the 2011 Census, Gobarjana village had a total population of 3,286 people, including 1,743 males and 1,543 females, living in 752 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.63%, with male literacy at 73.95% and female literacy at 62.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 616.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobarjana

Gobarjana 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 Gobarjana

Gobarjana 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 Eklakhi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Gobarjana is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gobarjana is about 23.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobarjana

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

Health Facilities in Gobarjana

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

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