Gokalpura - Behror, Kotputli-Behror

Gokalpura is a village situated in the Behror tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from Behror and around 65 km from Alwar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokalpura is 071934. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 301701 pincode. Behror is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gokalpura is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Behror Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gokalpura

As per Census 2011, Gokalpura village has a total population of 1,648 people, consisting of 844 males and 804 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 204 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,185 literate and 463 illiterate residents. Additionally, 457 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,648844804
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20410995
Scheduled Castes (SC)457241216
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643331
Literate Population1,185683502
Illiterate Population463161302

Nearby Villages of Gokalpura

Gokalpura 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)
SherpurWest1.19 km
MomanpurEast1.98 km
SarbilandpuraSouth-East2.06 km
TalwarEast2.10 km
ShimlaSouth-West2.15 km
KherkiNorth-West2.57 km
ShyampurSouth-West2.75 km
JaguwasNorth-East2.99 km
KankarchhajaWest3.22 km
Mosampur @ KankaraSouth-East3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gokalpura

Gokalpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mirzapur Bachhaud, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behror to Gokalpura is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Gokalpura is about 65 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 Gokalpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gokalpura

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

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

FAQs about Gokalpura

Where is Gokalpura located?

Gokalpura village is located in Behror Tehsil, Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the pincode of Gokalpura?

The pincode of Gokalpura is 301701.

What is the population of Gokalpura?

Gokalpura has a total population of 1,648, including 844 males and 804 females.

How many households are there in Gokalpura?

There are 306 households in Gokalpura.

What is the literacy rate in Gokalpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gokalpura is 71.91%. Male literacy is 80.92% and female literacy is 62.44%.