Godpukuria - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Godpukuria is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.3 km from Bagda and around 69.8 km from Barasat. Malipota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Godpukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Godpukuria is 322492. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.6 hectares and falls under the 743710 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Godpukuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Godpukuria

According to the 2011 Census, Godpukuria village had a total population of 4,586 people, including 2,401 males and 2,185 females, living in 1,083 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.55%, with male literacy at 68.33% and female literacy at 64.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,934, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Godpukuria

Godpukuria 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 Godpukuria

Public transport in the Godpukuria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pancheberia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Godpukuria is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Godpukuria is about 69.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Godpukuria

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

Health Facilities in Godpukuria

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

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