Alapur - Barauli, Gopalganj

Alapur is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Sonbarsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alapur is 231093. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.4 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Alapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gopalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alapur

According to the 2011 Census, Alapur village had a total population of 1,965 people, including 930 males and 1,035 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.56%, with male literacy at 55.57% and female literacy at 36.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 488, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Alapur

Alapur 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 Alapur

Public transport in the Alapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratan Sarai, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Alapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Alapur is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alapur

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

Health Facilities in Alapur

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

FAQs about Alapur