Gobindapur - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 92.2 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gobindapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 308974. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.82 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gobindapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chopra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gobindapur

As per Census 2011, Gobindapur village has a total population of 1,110 people, consisting of 539 males and 571 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 466 literate and 644 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gobindapur

Gobindapur 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 Gobindapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gobindapur. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Gobindapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Gobindapur is about 92.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobindapur

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

Health Facilities in Gobindapur

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Gobindapur