Gopalpur - Mainpur, Gariyaband

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Mainpur tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Mainpur and around 140 km from Raipur. Gopalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 445403. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.63 hectares and falls under the 493888 pincode. Gariyaband is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 317 people, including 142 males and 175 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,232 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.53%, with male literacy at 92.86% and female literacy at 72.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 258.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gariyaband to Gopalpur is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Gopalpur is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 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