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

According to the 2011 Census, Gobardhanpur village had a total population of 736 people, including 382 males and 354 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.22%, with male literacy at 92.17% and female literacy at 71.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gobardhanpur