Gobardhanpur - Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur

Gobardhanpur is a village situated in the Kolaghat subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaghat and around 38.2 km from the district headquarters in Tamluk. Pulshita serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobardhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobardhanpur is 344389. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.53 hectares and falls under the 721154 pincode. Kolaghat is the nearest town, located about 8 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 736 people, consisting of 382 males and 354 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 555 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population736382354
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613724
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Literate Population555318237
Illiterate Population18164117

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)
ChapdaNorth-West0.88 km
KshetrahatEast1.00 km
PathariaNorth-East1.29 km
PayagEast1.62 km
Purbba SaoraberyaNorth1.71 km
Uttar JinandaSouth-West1.92 km
KayadangiSouth-West2.07 km
KunarhatEast2.10 km
GajaiNorth2.15 km
BardabarSouth-East2.17 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 Nandahganja, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaghat to Gobardhanpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Gobardhanpur is about 38.2 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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 5-10 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 Kolaghat Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gobardhanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gobardhanpur is Pulshita.

What is the pincode of Gobardhanpur?

The pincode of Gobardhanpur is 721154.

What is the population of Gobardhanpur?

Gobardhanpur has a total population of 736, including 382 males and 354 females.

How many households are there in Gobardhanpur?

There are 164 households in Gobardhanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gobardhanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gobardhanpur is 75.41%. Male literacy is 83.25% and female literacy is 66.95%.