Gopinathpur - Bhagawanpur - I, Purba Medinipur

Gopinathpur is a village situated in the Bhagawanpur - I subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Gurgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopinathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopinathpur is 345404. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.26 hectares and falls under the 721633 pincode. Contai is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Gopinathpur

As per Census 2011, Gopinathpur village has a total population of 2,770 people, consisting of 1,400 males and 1,370 females. The village has 672 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,135 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7701,4001,370
Child Population (0–6 yrs)316147169
Scheduled Castes (SC)723339
Literate Population2,1351,159976
Illiterate Population635241394

Nearby Villages of Gopinathpur

Gopinathpur 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)
Jana DanriSouth-East0.97 km
GopalpurNorth-West0.99 km
FatepurNorth1.59 km
AktarpurWest1.64 km
Barur BheriSouth-West1.80 km
DhandaSouth1.80 km
Nona BirampurNorth1.87 km
GhoshpurNorth-West1.94 km
JhanjhraWest2.33 km
Purbba KalupurNorth-West2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopinathpur

Gopinathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lavan Satyagraha Smarak P.h, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Contai to Gopinathpur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopinathpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gopinathpur

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

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

FAQs about Gopinathpur

Where is Gopinathpur located?

Gopinathpur village is located in Bhagawanpur - I Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopinathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopinathpur is Gurgram.

What is the pincode of Gopinathpur?

The pincode of Gopinathpur is 721633.

What is the population of Gopinathpur?

Gopinathpur has a total population of 2,770, including 1,400 males and 1,370 females.

How many households are there in Gopinathpur?

There are 672 households in Gopinathpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gopinathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopinathpur is 77.08%. Male literacy is 82.79% and female literacy is 71.24%.