Gopia - Bhanpur, Basti

Gopia is a village situated in the Bhanpur tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanpur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Gadahpur Chak Agya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopia is 178543. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.73 hectares and falls under the 272194 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gopia

According to the 2011 Census, Gopia village had a total population of 498 people, including 266 males and 232 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.83%, with male literacy at 57.08% and female literacy at 54.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopia

Gopia 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 Gopia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gopia. The nearest railway station is Tinich, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Gopia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Gopia is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopia

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

Health Facilities in Gopia

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

FAQs about Gopia