Gobag - Neturia, Purulia

Gobag is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from Neturia and around 55.2 km from Purulia. Janardandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobag is 330417. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.47 hectares and falls under the 723142 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gobag

According to the 2011 Census, Gobag village had a total population of 1,395 people, including 715 males and 680 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.71%, with male literacy at 82.94% and female literacy at 59.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 372.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobag

Gobag 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 Gobag

Gobag is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramkanali Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Gobag is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gobag is about 55.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobag

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

Health Facilities in Gobag

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

FAQs about Gobag