Gopinath Bhitarjala Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Gopinath Bhitarjala village has a total population of 1,405 people, consisting of 713 males and 692 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,059 literate and 346 illiterate residents. Additionally, 417 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gopinath Bhitarjala are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,405 713 692
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 183 89 94
Scheduled Castes (SC) 417 209 208
Literate Population 1,059 601 458
Illiterate Population 346 112 234

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KurpaiEast0.73 km
GholchakNorth-East1.22 km
MirjapurEast1.48 km
KismatputputaSouth-West1.53 km
Jay KrishnapurSouth-East1.59 km
KalikapurSouth1.79 km
Rajnagar BaharjalaWest1.82 km
Barborya PaikborNorth-West1.99 km
BarbaryaNorth2.01 km
HijalberyaEast2.30 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gopinath Bhitarjala

Where is Gopinath Bhitarjala located?

Gopinath Bhitarjala village is located in Tamluk Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopinath Bhitarjala?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopinath Bhitarjala is Padumpur-i.

What is the pincode of Gopinath Bhitarjala?

The pincode of Gopinath Bhitarjala is 721649.

What is the population of Gopinath Bhitarjala?

Gopinath Bhitarjala has a total population of 1,405, including 713 males and 692 females.

How many households are there in Gopinath Bhitarjala?

There are 307 households in Gopinath Bhitarjala.

What is the literacy rate in Gopinath Bhitarjala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopinath Bhitarjala is 75.37%. Male literacy is 84.29% and female literacy is 66.18%.