Gopalpur - Sherghati, Gaya
Gopalpur is a village situated in the Sherghati subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sherghati and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Gopalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 256337. The village covers a total geographical area of 611 hectares and falls under the 824211 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 4 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 5,791 people, consisting of 3,100 males and 2,691 females. The village has 926 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,036 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,010 literate and 2,781 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,065 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gopalpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,791 | 3,100 | 2,691 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,036 | 512 | 524 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,065 | 1,174 | 891 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 3,010 | 1,886 | 1,124 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,781 | 1,214 | 1,567 |
Nearby Villages of Gopalpur
Gopalpur 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 Gopalpur
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| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Gopalpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Gopalpur is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Gopalpur
Where is Gopalpur located?
Gopalpur village is located in Sherghati Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gopalpur?
Gopalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Gopalpur?
The pincode of Gopalpur is 824211.
What is the population of Gopalpur?
Gopalpur has a total population of 5,791, including 3,100 males and 2,691 females.
How many households are there in Gopalpur?
There are 926 households in Gopalpur.
What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur is 51.98%. Male literacy is 60.84% and female literacy is 41.77%.