Gopalkata - Gosaba, South 24 Parganas

Gopalkata is a village situated in the Gosaba subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.4 km from Gosaba and around 78.7 km from Alipore. Pathankhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalkata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalkata is 335139. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.3 hectares and falls under the 743370 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Gopalkata

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalkata village had a total population of 2,301 people, including 1,170 males and 1,131 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.73%, with male literacy at 78.05% and female literacy at 65.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalkata

Gopalkata is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalkata

Gopalkata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Gopalkata.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Gopalkata is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Gopalkata is about 78.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalkata

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

Health Facilities in Gopalkata

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

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