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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Gokulpur village has a total population of 852 people, consisting of 444 males and 408 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 497 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 385 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gokulpur are given below:

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