Gopinath Bhitarjala - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Gopinath Bhitarjala is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Padumpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopinath Bhitarjala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopinath Bhitarjala is 344525. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.41 hectares and falls under the 721649 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gopinath Bhitarjala

According to the 2011 Census, Gopinath Bhitarjala village had a total population of 1,405 people, including 713 males and 692 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.66%, with male literacy at 96.31% and female literacy at 76.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 417.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopinath Bhitarjala

Gopinath Bhitarjala 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 Gopinath Bhitarjala

Gopinath Bhitarjala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Gopinath Bhitarjala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Gopinath Bhitarjala is about 11.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopinath Bhitarjala

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

Health Facilities in Gopinath Bhitarjala

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

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