Gokul Nagar - Kaliganj, Nadia

Gokul Nagar is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 45.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Palitbegia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokul Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokul Nagar is 321364. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.32 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gokul Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nakashipara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gokul Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gokul Nagar village had a total population of 1,624 people, including 825 males and 799 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.63%, with male literacy at 64.58% and female literacy at 56.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 496, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokul Nagar

Gokul Nagar 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 Gokul Nagar

Gokul Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Debagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Gokul Nagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gokul Nagar is about 45.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokul Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Gokul Nagar

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

FAQs about Gokul Nagar