Gobrapur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Gobrapur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Bongaon and around 62.4 km from Barasat. Gangrapota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobrapur is 322545. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.65 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gobrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gobrapur village had a total population of 3,912 people, including 2,030 males and 1,882 females, living in 977 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.97%, with male literacy at 91.42% and female literacy at 86.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 900, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobrapur

Gobrapur 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 Gobrapur

Gobrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Gobrapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Gobrapur is about 62.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobrapur

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

Health Facilities in Gobrapur

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

FAQs about Gobrapur