Gobindapur - Ratua - II, Malda

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.3 km from Pukhuria and around 38.4 km from English Bazar. Sreepur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 312446. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.74 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 52 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 Malatipur 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 1,812 people, consisting of 928 males and 884 females. The village has 364 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 279 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 870 literate and 942 illiterate residents.

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

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Sripur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Gobindapur is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gobindapur is about 38.4 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:

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