Gopi - Koil, Aligarh

Gopi is a village situated in the Koil tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koil and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Gopi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopi is 122656. The village covers a total geographical area of 1662.67 hectares and falls under the 204215 pincode. Sikandara Rau is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gopi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chharra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hathras Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopi

According to the 2011 Census, Gopi village had a total population of 6,967 people, including 3,643 males and 3,324 females, living in 1,118 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.70%, with male literacy at 71.20% and female literacy at 44.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,549.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gopi

Gopi 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 Gopi

Gopi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bastoi Halt, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandara Rau to Gopi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Gopi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopi

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

Health Facilities in Gopi

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

FAQs about Gopi