Purbba Gopalpur - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Purbba Gopalpur is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from Nutanhat and around 46 km from Barddhaman. Kshirgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Gopalpur is 319142. The village covers a total geographical area of 523.88 hectares and falls under the 713125 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Purbba Gopalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Purbba Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Gopalpur village had a total population of 7,315 people, including 3,738 males and 3,577 females, living in 1,602 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.45%, with male literacy at 81.88% and female literacy at 68.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,573, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Gopalpur

Purbba Gopalpur 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 Purbba Gopalpur

Purbba Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Purbba Gopalpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Purbba Gopalpur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purbba Gopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Purbba Gopalpur

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

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