Gopinathpur - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Gopinathpur is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 6.4 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Prasadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopinathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopinathpur is 314829. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.86 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gopinathpur

As per Census 2011, Gopinathpur village has a total population of 662 people, consisting of 339 males and 323 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 444 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 374 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopinathpur

Gopinathpur 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 Gopinathpur

Gopinathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cossimbazar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Gopinathpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Gopinathpur is about 6.4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopinathpur

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

Health Facilities in Gopinathpur

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

FAQs about Gopinathpur