Gopalpur - Rampur Naikin, Sidhi

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Rampur Naikin tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rampur Naikin and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Gopalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 502354. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.72 hectares and falls under the 486775 pincode. Rampur Naikin is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gopalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 1,905 people, consisting of 974 males and 931 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 347 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 972 literate and 933 illiterate residents. Additionally, 392 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 303 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gopalpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,905974931
Child Population (0–6 yrs)347175172
Scheduled Castes (SC)392205187
Scheduled Tribes (ST)303139164
Literate Population972566406
Illiterate Population933408525

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)
KandhwarSouth-East1.74 km
PateharaSouth-West2.07 km
Kudiya KotharNorth-East2.08 km
KatauliNorth-East2.09 km
AmdandWest2.56 km
KothiyaNorth-West2.92 km
NaudhiyaSouth2.98 km
KudiyaNorth-West3.00 km
KotaSouth-East3.44 km
SuargatNorth-East3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur

Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rewa, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampur Naikin to Gopalpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Gopalpur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gopalpur

Where is Gopalpur located?

Gopalpur village is located in Rampur Naikin Tehsil, Sidhi 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 486775.

What is the population of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur has a total population of 1,905, including 974 males and 931 females.

How many households are there in Gopalpur?

There are 389 households in Gopalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur is 51.02%. Male literacy is 58.11% and female literacy is 43.61%.