Kamalpur - Barauli, Gopalganj

Kamalpur is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Nawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalpur is 231033. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.2 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kamalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kamalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalpur village had a total population of 2,670 people, including 1,275 males and 1,395 females, living in 532 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.67%, with male literacy at 73.96% and female literacy at 50.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,6701,2751,395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)494242252
Scheduled Castes (SC)366184182
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,342764578
Illiterate Population1,328511817

Nearby Villages of Kamalpur

Kamalpur 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)
MaranpurNorth1.08 km
Bakhraur JaddiSouth1.27 km
MujaunaSouth-West1.37 km
Bakhraur PachpatiaSouth1.82 km
KahlaEast1.93 km
PhulwariaNorth-West2.03 km
Harpur GosainSouth-West2.47 km
Moghal BiraichaSouth-East2.49 km
NawadaNorth-East2.54 km
BhatwaliaNorth2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamalpur

Kamalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ratan Sarai, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Barauli to Kamalpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Kamalpur is about 14 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 Kamalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kamalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kamalpur

Where is Kamalpur located?

Kamalpur village is located in Barauli Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamalpur is Nawada.

What is the pincode of Kamalpur?

The pincode of Kamalpur is 841405.

What is the population of Kamalpur?

Kamalpur had a total population of 2,670, including 1,275 males and 1,395 females.

How many households are there in Kamalpur?

Kamalpur had 532 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamalpur was 61.67%. Male literacy was 73.96% and female literacy was 50.57%.