Gopalpur - Rajpura, Patiala

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Rajpura tehsil of Patiala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajpura and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Patiala. Gopalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 036971. The village covers a total geographical area of 419 hectares and falls under the 140701 pincode. Rajpura is the nearest town.

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 Ghanaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Patiala Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 1,805 people, consisting of 952 males and 853 females. The village has 332 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,188 literate and 617 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,371 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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 Kauli, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Patiala to Gopalpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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