Gobindpur - Purulia - I, Purulia

Gobindpur is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15 km from Purulia and around 14.3 km from Purulia. Manara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindpur is 331013. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.54 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gobindpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purulia Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gobindpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gobindpur village had a total population of 1,174 people, including 582 males and 592 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.90%, with male literacy at 86.08% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobindpur

Gobindpur 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 Gobindpur

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Gobindpur. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Gobindpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gobindpur is about 14.3 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 Gobindpur

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

Health Facilities in Gobindpur

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

FAQs about Gobindpur