Gopalpur - Bhairunda, Sehore

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Bhairunda tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Nasrullaganj and around 92 km from Sehore. Gopalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 483339. The village covers a total geographical area of 755.76 hectares and falls under the 466331 pincode. Nasrullaganj is the nearest town, located about 22 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 2,545 people, including 1,343 males and 1,202 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.55%, with male literacy at 86.46% and female literacy at 71.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 312, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5451,3431,202
Child Population (0–6 yrs)379206173
Scheduled Castes (SC)312170142
Scheduled Tribes (ST)260136124
Literate Population1,723983740
Illiterate Population822360462

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DobhanNorth-East2.41 km
BordhaSouth2.70 km
KumantalNorth2.83 km
BachhkhalWest3.04 km
SeegaonSouth-East3.59 km
BachgaonNorth-West3.76 km
ItarsiSouth-East4.23 km
Itawa KalanEast4.50 km
BarkhediNorth-West4.68 km
KhalSouth-West4.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur

Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charkhera, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nasrullaganj to Gopalpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Gopalpur is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gopalpur

Where is Gopalpur located?

Gopalpur village is located in Bhairunda Tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gopalpur?

The pincode of Gopalpur is 466331.

What is the population of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur had a total population of 2,545, including 1,343 males and 1,202 females.

How many households are there in Gopalpur?

Gopalpur had 460 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur was 79.55%. Male literacy was 86.46% and female literacy was 71.91%.