Gopipur - Bhargama, Araria

Gopipur is a village situated in the Bhargama subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhargama and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Haripur Kala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopipur is 221706. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 854202 pincode. Banmankhi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gopipur

As per Census 2011, Gopipur village has a total population of 415 people, consisting of 221 males and 194 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 261 literate and 154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopipur

Gopipur 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 Gopipur

Public transport in the Gopipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banmankhi Junction, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banmankhi to Gopipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Gopipur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopipur

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

Health Facilities in Gopipur

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

FAQs about Gopipur