Gobipur - Nakashipara, Nadia

Gobipur is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 34.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Haranagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobipur is 321460. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.74 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gobipur

As per Census 2011, Gobipur village has a total population of 1,994 people, consisting of 1,033 males and 961 females. The village has 454 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 276 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,154 literate and 840 illiterate residents. Additionally, 433 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9941,033961
Child Population (0–6 yrs)276147129
Scheduled Castes (SC)433227206
Scheduled Tribes (ST)361917
Literate Population1,154645509
Illiterate Population840388452

Nearby Villages of Gobipur

Gobipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chhota SimuliaEast1.12 km
MalumgachhaNorth-West1.15 km
Chak Paschim SimuliaSouth-East2.33 km
Uttar BahirgachiNorth-East2.34 km
BagundaSouth-West2.38 km
ChandipurWest2.54 km
Bade TehattaWest2.56 km
ChichuriaSouth2.90 km
Chak Purbba SimuliaSouth-East3.01 km
BandakholaNorth-West3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gobipur

Gobipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonadanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Gobipur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gobipur is about 34.6 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 Gobipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gobipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gobipur

Where is Gobipur located?

Gobipur village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gobipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gobipur is Haranagar.

What is the pincode of Gobipur?

The pincode of Gobipur is 741126.

What is the population of Gobipur?

Gobipur has a total population of 1,994, including 1,033 males and 961 females.

How many households are there in Gobipur?

There are 454 households in Gobipur.

What is the literacy rate in Gobipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gobipur is 57.87%. Male literacy is 62.44% and female literacy is 52.97%.