Gobindapur Abad - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas
Gobindapur Abad is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from Ramganga and around 109.5 km from Alipore. Brajaballavpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindapur Abad village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur Abad is 335403. The village covers a total geographical area of 841.7 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 87 km away.
Gobindapur Abad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Gobindapur Abad
As per Census 2011, Gobindapur Abad village has a total population of 6,226 people, consisting of 3,186 males and 3,040 females. The village has 1,221 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 793 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,558 literate and 1,668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 631 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gobindapur Abad are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,226 | 3,186 | 3,040 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 793 | 423 | 370 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 631 | 312 | 319 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 27 | 10 | 17 |
| Literate Population | 4,558 | 2,472 | 2,086 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,668 | 714 | 954 |
Nearby Villages of Gobindapur Abad
Gobindapur Abad 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 Gobindapur Abad
Gobindapur Abad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Gobindapur Abad is about 87 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Gobindapur Abad is about 109.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gobindapur Abad
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gobindapur Abad village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Gobindapur Abad
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gobindapur Abad village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gobindapur Abad
Where is Gobindapur Abad located?
Gobindapur Abad village is located in Patharpratima Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gobindapur Abad?
The Gram Panchayat of Gobindapur Abad is Brajaballavpur.
What is the pincode of Gobindapur Abad?
The pincode of Gobindapur Abad is 743371.
What is the population of Gobindapur Abad?
Gobindapur Abad has a total population of 6,226, including 3,186 males and 3,040 females.
How many households are there in Gobindapur Abad?
There are 1,221 households in Gobindapur Abad.
What is the literacy rate in Gobindapur Abad?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gobindapur Abad is 73.21%. Male literacy is 77.59% and female literacy is 68.62%.