Gopalpur - Forbesganj, Araria

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Forbesganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Forbesganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Majhua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 221600. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Farbisganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 1,846 people, including 960 males and 886 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.46%, with male literacy at 62.37% and female literacy at 47.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalpur

Gopalpur 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 Gopalpur

Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dholbaja, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farbisganj to Gopalpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Gopalpur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Gopalpur

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

FAQs about Gopalpur