Gokulpur - Sankari, Bilaspur

Gokulpur is a village situated in the Sankari tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from Takhatpur and around 21 km from Bilaspur. Gokulpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokulpur is 438670. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.35 hectares and falls under the 495112 pincode. Kota is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gokulpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Takhatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gokulpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gokulpur village had a total population of 916 people, including 475 males and 441 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.96%, with male literacy at 91.29% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokulpur

Gokulpur 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 Gokulpur

Gokulpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kota to Gokulpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Gokulpur is about 21 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 Gokulpur

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

Health Facilities in Gokulpur

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

FAQs about Gokulpur