Gopalnagar - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Gopalnagar is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Manbazar and around 41.2 km from Purulia. Gopalnagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalnagar is 332066. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.9 hectares and falls under the 723128 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gopalnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalnagar village had a total population of 2,615 people, including 1,362 males and 1,253 females, living in 542 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.90%, with male literacy at 89.00% and female literacy at 68.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalnagar

Gopalnagar 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 Gopalnagar

Gopalnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Gopalnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gopalnagar is about 41.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalnagar

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

Health Facilities in Gopalnagar

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

FAQs about Gopalnagar