Gopalnagar - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Gopalnagar is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Bongaon and around 53.6 km from Barasat. Gopalnagar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalnagar is 322613. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.02 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Gopalnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalnagar village had a total population of 2,174 people, including 1,106 males and 1,068 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.47%, with male literacy at 90.02% and female literacy at 80.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 666, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalnagar

Gopalnagar 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 Gopalnagar

Gopalnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Gopalnagar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Gopalnagar is about 53.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalnagar

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

Health Facilities in Gopalnagar

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

FAQs about Gopalnagar