Gopalpur - Gairatganj, Raisen

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Bamhori Godad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 483963. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.49 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Sanchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vidisha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 331 people, including 182 males and 149 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 819 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.96%, with male literacy at 95.54% and female literacy at 89.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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 Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Gopalpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Gopalpur is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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