Heerapur Gokal - Dhampur, Bijnor

Heerapur Gokal is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Heerapur Gokal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heerapur Gokal is 113163. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.3 hectares and falls under the 246722 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Heerapur Gokal

According to the 2011 Census, Heerapur Gokal village had a total population of 3,063 people, including 1,608 males and 1,455 females, living in 517 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.20%, with male literacy at 81.34% and female literacy at 62.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,308.

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

Nearby Villages of Heerapur Gokal

Heerapur Gokal 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 Heerapur Gokal

Heerapur Gokal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhampur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Heerapur Gokal is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Heerapur Gokal is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Heerapur Gokal

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

Health Facilities in Heerapur Gokal

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

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