Gopalpur - Nawagarh, Bemetara

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Nawagarh tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Nawagarh and around 102 km from Durg. Makkhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 441754. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.94 hectares and falls under the 491337 pincode. Nawagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 467 people, including 240 males and 227 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.89%, with male literacy at 75.25% and female literacy at 55.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur

Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hathbandh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawagarh to Gopalpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Gopalpur is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 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:

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:

FAQs about Gopalpur