Gokulnagar Village Overview
Gokulnagar is a village in Daspur I tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It lies about 7.9 km from Daspur tehsil headquarters. Midnapur is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Rajnagar is the Gram Panchayat for Gokulnagar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gokulnagar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokulnagar is 337811. The village covers a geographical area of 100.36 hectares and has a pincode of 721211. Ghatal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Gokulnagar
Population & Demographics of Gokulnagar
This section provides population and demographic details of Gokulnagar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,138 | 610 | 528 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 100 | 59 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 59 | 33 | 26 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 895 | 508 | 387 |
| Illiterate Population | 243 | 102 | 141 |
Key population details of Gokulnagar village are given below:
- Gokulnagar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,138, including approximately 610 males and 528 females, with a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 59 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 19 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gokulnagar village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.65%.
- There are around 281 households in Gokulnagar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gokulnagar
Transport facilities help residents of Gokulnagar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gokulnagar
The following villages are located close to Gokulnagar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gokulnagar
- Where is Gokulnagar located?
- Gokulnagar village is located in Daspur I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gokulnagar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gokulnagar is Rajnagar (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gokulnagar?
- The pincode of Gokulnagar is 721211.
- What is the population of Gokulnagar?
- Gokulnagar has a total population of 1,138, including 610 males and 528 females.
- How many households are there in Gokulnagar?
- There are 281 households in Gokulnagar.
- What is the literacy rate in Gokulnagar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gokulnagar is 78.65%. Male literacy is 83.28% and female literacy is 73.30%.