Gopalpur - Bhorey, Gopalganj

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Bhorey subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhorey and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Gopalapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 230069. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.04 hectares and falls under the 841426 pincode. Kataiya is the nearest town, located about 15 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 2,520 people, consisting of 1,172 males and 1,348 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 1,150 females per 1,000 males. There are 433 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,536 literate and 984 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5201,1721,348
Child Population (0–6 yrs)433228205
Scheduled Castes (SC)1245668
Scheduled Tribes (ST)702842
Literate Population1,536830706
Illiterate Population984342642

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)
RaghunathpurNorth-East0.83 km
JaitpurSouth-West1.19 km
RudarpurSouth-East1.36 km
BhoriyaWest1.62 km
BhanpurSouth1.89 km
TanrwaSouth1.96 km
AhiapurNorth-West2.13 km
Nisnia PaikouliSouth-West2.16 km
TamkuhiEast2.19 km
JaitpuraNorth-East2.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur

Public transport in the Gopalpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatpar Rani, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kataiya to Gopalpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Gopalpur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 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)YesAvailable within village
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 Bhorey Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopalpur is Gopalapur.

What is the pincode of Gopalpur?

The pincode of Gopalpur is 841426.

What is the population of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur has a total population of 2,520, including 1,172 males and 1,348 females.

How many households are there in Gopalpur?

There are 341 households in Gopalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur is 60.95%. Male literacy is 70.82% and female literacy is 52.37%.