Gopalpura - Aklera, Jhalawar

Gopalpura is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Gopalpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpura is 104512. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.46 hectares and falls under the 326039 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gopalpura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpura

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpura village had a total population of 627 people, including 318 males and 309 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.72%, with male literacy at 66.07% and female literacy at 34.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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 Population627318309
Child Population (0–6 yrs)753837
Scheduled Castes (SC)743539
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population28018595
Illiterate Population347133214

Nearby Villages of Gopalpura

Gopalpura 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)
Manpura GoojranSouth-East0.97 km
Gordhanpura@kachnariEast1.12 km
Semli KalanWest1.43 km
Gorya KheraNorth-West1.58 km
Kanwar PuraNorth-East1.59 km
KachnariyaEast2.17 km
Mahuwa KhohSouth-East2.17 km
ChandipurNorth2.61 km
KhuriNorth2.66 km
RampuraWest2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpura

Gopalpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhabra Gugor, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Gopalpura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Gopalpura is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalpura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gopalpura village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gopalpura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gopalpura village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gopalpura

Where is Gopalpura located?

Gopalpura village is located in Aklera Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopalpura?

Gopalpura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gopalpura?

The pincode of Gopalpura is 326039.

What is the population of Gopalpura?

Gopalpura had a total population of 627, including 318 males and 309 females.

How many households are there in Gopalpura?

Gopalpura had 139 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpura was 50.72%. Male literacy was 66.07% and female literacy was 34.93%.