Gopalnagar - Magrahat - I, South 24 Parganas

Gopalnagar is a village situated in the Magrahat - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from Usthi and around 45.4 km from Alipore. Ektara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalnagar is 334183. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.9 hectares and falls under the 743355 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 17 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 2,208 people, including 1,126 males and 1,082 females, living in 512 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.62%, with male literacy at 84.21% and female literacy at 60.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,673.

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

Gopalnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sangrampur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Gopalnagar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Gopalnagar is about 45.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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