Gopalpur - Rasra, Ballia

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Gopalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 198545. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.9 hectares and falls under the 221701 pincode. Rasra is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Rasara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghosi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 2,926 people, consisting of 1,506 males and 1,420 females. The village has 441 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 481 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,910 literate and 1,016 illiterate residents. Additionally, 569 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 Sanwara, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rasra to Gopalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Gopalpur is about 24 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