Gopalpur - Surgana, Nashik

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Barhe serves as the Village Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 549747. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.18 hectares and falls under the 422007 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 72 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 Kalwan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dindori Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 812 people, including 394 males and 418 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.17%, with male literacy at 81.48% and female literacy at 67.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 677.

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

Public transport in the Gopalpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Gopalpur is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 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