Gopalnagar - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Gopalnagar is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 13.6 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Kapasdanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalnagar is 314869. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.59 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gopalnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gopalnagar

As per Census 2011, Gopalnagar village has a total population of 439 people, consisting of 216 males and 223 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 282 literate and 157 illiterate residents.

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

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

Gopalnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Gopalnagar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Gopalnagar is about 13.6 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 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