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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gopalnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalnagar village had a total population of 439 people, including 216 males and 223 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.44%, with male literacy at 76.92% and female literacy at 69.84%.

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

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