Gopalpur - Bachhwara, Begusarai

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Bachhwara subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bachhwara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Rani-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 237807. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 851111 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 2,053 people, consisting of 1,055 males and 998 females. The village has 401 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 473 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 435 literate and 1,618 illiterate residents. Additionally, 539 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0531,055998
Child Population (0–6 yrs)473224249
Scheduled Castes (SC)539280259
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population435303132
Illiterate Population1,618752866

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chamtha BishunpurNorth-East1.33 km
ChiraiyatokSouth-East1.46 km
BeltarEast1.78 km
MahmilapurEast2.07 km
AjitpurEast2.41 km
LodiahiNorth-East2.77 km
SalempurEast2.78 km
Khan MirzapurNorth2.87 km
ChamthaWest2.99 km
Balkishunpur MarwaNorth3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur

Public transport in the Gopalpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vidyapatinagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Gopalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Begusarai to Gopalpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gopalpur

Where is Gopalpur located?

Gopalpur village is located in Bachhwara Subdivision, Begusarai district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopalpur is Rani-i.

What is the pincode of Gopalpur?

The pincode of Gopalpur is 851111.

What is the population of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur has a total population of 2,053, including 1,055 males and 998 females.

How many households are there in Gopalpur?

There are 401 households in Gopalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur is 21.19%. Male literacy is 28.72% and female literacy is 13.23%.