Gobindapur - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Swarupnagar and around 54.8 km from Barasat. Gobindapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 322796. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.55 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gobindapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gobindapur village had a total population of 5,481 people, including 2,837 males and 2,644 females, living in 1,345 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 81.94% and female literacy at 73.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,377, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobindapur

Gobindapur 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 Gobindapur

Gobindapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Gobindapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Gobindapur is about 54.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobindapur

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

Health Facilities in Gobindapur

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

FAQs about Gobindapur