Gopiwala - Nagina, Bijnor

Gopiwala is a village situated in the Nagina tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagina and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Gopiwala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopiwala is 113039. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.27 hectares and falls under the 246724 pincode. Nagina is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gopiwala 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 Gopiwala

As per Census 2011, Gopiwala village has a total population of 1,537 people, consisting of 785 males and 752 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 297 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 659 literate and 878 illiterate residents. Additionally, 488 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,537785752
Child Population (0–6 yrs)297143154
Scheduled Castes (SC)488253235
Literate Population659387272
Illiterate Population878398480

Nearby Villages of Gopiwala

Gopiwala 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)
Chak Premgiri GosaiNorth1.26 km
JulfikarpurSouth-West1.40 km
SikkawalaSouth1.44 km
Chak Mia HarisinghNorth-East1.62 km
Nawabad JageerSouth-West1.81 km
Khanawali Dehlawali KotjwanaNorth-West1.84 km
DallawalaEast1.97 km
Sahuwala GusaiwalaSouth2.05 km
Jagir PithasinghSouth-West2.10 km
Shahpur RashidpurNorth-East2.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopiwala

Gopiwala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nagina, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagina to Gopiwala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Gopiwala is about 47 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 Gopiwala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gopiwala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gopiwala

Where is Gopiwala located?

Gopiwala village is located in Nagina Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopiwala?

Gopiwala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gopiwala?

The pincode of Gopiwala is 246724.

What is the population of Gopiwala?

Gopiwala has a total population of 1,537, including 785 males and 752 females.

How many households are there in Gopiwala?

There are 235 households in Gopiwala.

What is the literacy rate in Gopiwala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopiwala is 42.88%. Male literacy is 49.30% and female literacy is 36.17%.