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

According to the 2011 Census, Gobipur village had a total population of 1,994 people, including 1,033 males and 961 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.17%, with male literacy at 72.80% and female literacy at 61.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gobipur