Gopalpur - Pandharpur, Solapur

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Pandharpur tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharpur and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Gopalpur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 562367. The village covers a total geographical area of 1095 hectares and falls under the 413304 pincode. Pandharpur is the nearest town, located about 2 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 Pandharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Solapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 6,918 people, including 3,718 males and 3,200 females, living in 1,160 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.58%, with male literacy at 90.51% and female literacy at 77.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 763, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pandharpur, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharpur to Gopalpur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Gopalpur is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 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