Gopalpur - Hanskhali, Nadia

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dakshinpara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 321834. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.74 hectares and falls under the 741151 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gopalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 211 people, including 103 males and 108 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 68.48% and female literacy at 74.23%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalpur

Gopalpur 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 Gopalpur

Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnanagar City Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Gopalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gopalpur is about 35 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 Gopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Gopalpur

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

FAQs about Gopalpur