Gotpara - Nakashipara, Nadia

Gotpara is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nakashipara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotpara is 321475. The village covers a total geographical area of 672.59 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Gotpara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gotpara

As per Census 2011, Gotpara village has a total population of 4,043 people, consisting of 2,069 males and 1,974 females. The village has 977 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 409 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,302 literate and 1,741 illiterate residents. Additionally, 992 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 741 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotpara

Gotpara 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 Gotpara

Gotpara 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 83.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Gotpara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gotpara is about 31 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 Gotpara

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

Health Facilities in Gotpara

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

FAQs about Gotpara