Gokulpur - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Gokulpur is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.7 km from Gobindapur and around 38.5 km from Alipore. Bodra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokulpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokulpur is 333680. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.37 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Gokulpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gokulpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gokulpur village had a total population of 852 people, including 444 males and 408 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.62%, with male literacy at 74.02% and female literacy at 60.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokulpur

Gokulpur 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 Gokulpur

Gokulpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Taldi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Gokulpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Gokulpur is about 38.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokulpur

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

Health Facilities in Gokulpur

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

FAQs about Gokulpur