Gobardhanpur - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Gobardhanpur is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.7 km from Nutanhat and around 38.8 km from Barddhaman. Nigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobardhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobardhanpur is 319157. The village covers a total geographical area of 825.1 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Gobardhanpur

As per Census 2011, Gobardhanpur village has a total population of 4,227 people, consisting of 2,143 males and 2,084 females. The village has 940 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 471 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,420 literate and 1,807 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,377 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gobardhanpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2272,1432,084
Child Population (0–6 yrs)471219252
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,377684693
Literate Population2,4201,3881,032
Illiterate Population1,8077551,052

Nearby Villages of Gobardhanpur

Gobardhanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BelgramSouth-West1.96 km
JabagramNorth-East2.13 km
SaotaNorth-West2.49 km
DhenriaSouth-East2.51 km
KasigramSouth-East2.56 km
PalashiEast2.62 km
MukundapurSouth-West2.80 km
SelendaSouth2.85 km
BamungramNorth3.10 km
GohagramWest3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gobardhanpur

Gobardhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Gobardhanpur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Gobardhanpur is about 38.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobardhanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gobardhanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gobardhanpur

Where is Gobardhanpur located?

Gobardhanpur village is located in Mangolkote Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gobardhanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gobardhanpur is Nigan.

What is the pincode of Gobardhanpur?

The pincode of Gobardhanpur is 713143.

What is the population of Gobardhanpur?

Gobardhanpur has a total population of 4,227, including 2,143 males and 2,084 females.

How many households are there in Gobardhanpur?

There are 940 households in Gobardhanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gobardhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gobardhanpur is 57.25%. Male literacy is 64.77% and female literacy is 49.52%.