Gokulnagar - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Gokulnagar is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from Jhalda and around 47.4 km from Purulia. Ichag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokulnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokulnagar is 331365. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.08 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Gokulnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gokulnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gokulnagar village had a total population of 835 people, including 409 males and 426 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.44%, with male literacy at 83.06% and female literacy at 65.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 215.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokulnagar

Gokulnagar 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 Gokulnagar

Gokulnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhalida, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Gokulnagar is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gokulnagar is about 47.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokulnagar

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

Health Facilities in Gokulnagar

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

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