Gopalpura - Shamgarh, Mandsaur

Gopalpura is a village situated in the Shamgarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamgarh and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Banjari (chandwasa) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpura is 469483. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 458883 pincode. Shamgarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Gopalpura

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpura village had a total population of 843 people, including 419 males and 424 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.81%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 38.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalpura

Gopalpura 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 Gopalpura

Gopalpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shamgarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamgarh to Gopalpura is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Gopalpura is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalpura

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

Health Facilities in Gopalpura

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

FAQs about Gopalpura