Gopalnagar - Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas

Gopalnagar is a village situated in the Kakdwip subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.4 km from Kakdwip and around 78.7 km from Alipore. Rabindra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalnagar is 335215. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.6 hectares and falls under the 743399 pincode. D/barbour is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Gopalnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalnagar village had a total population of 2,342 people, including 1,158 males and 1,184 females, living in 512 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.15%, with male literacy at 75.93% and female literacy at 60.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 802, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalnagar

Gopalnagar 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 Gopalnagar

Public transport in the Gopalnagar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kashinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from D/barbour to Gopalnagar is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Gopalnagar 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 Gopalnagar

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

Health Facilities in Gopalnagar

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

FAQs about Gopalnagar