Gospur - Raghopur, Supaul

Gospur is a village situated in the Raghopur subdivision of Supaul district, Bihar. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raghopur and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Supaul. Permanand Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gospur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gospur is 221125. The village covers a total geographical area of 357 hectares and falls under the 852215 pincode. Birpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gospur

As per Census 2011, Gospur village has a total population of 4,643 people, consisting of 2,432 males and 2,211 females. The village has 965 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 876 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,098 literate and 2,545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6432,4322,211
Child Population (0–6 yrs)876470406
Scheduled Castes (SC)1497475
Literate Population2,0981,289809
Illiterate Population2,5451,1431,402

Nearby Villages of Gospur

Gospur 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)
Hari ChaklaWest1.41 km
Padum NagarWest2.05 km
ParmanandpurEast2.20 km
BaurahaSouth-West2.28 km
KarjainNorth-West2.58 km
BaisiNorth2.63 km
SituharSouth-East2.66 km
MansapurWest3.27 km
JagdispurWest3.68 km
DhurgawanNorth4.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gospur

Gospur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalitgram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Birpur to Gospur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Supaul to Gospur is about 19 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 Gospur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gospur

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

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

FAQs about Gospur

Where is Gospur located?

Gospur village is located in Raghopur Subdivision, Supaul district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gospur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gospur is Permanand Pur.

What is the pincode of Gospur?

The pincode of Gospur is 852215.

What is the population of Gospur?

Gospur has a total population of 4,643, including 2,432 males and 2,211 females.

How many households are there in Gospur?

There are 965 households in Gospur.

What is the literacy rate in Gospur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gospur is 45.19%. Male literacy is 53.00% and female literacy is 36.59%.