Gokalpur - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Gokalpur is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhania and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Goppur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokalpur is 203879. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.86 hectares and falls under the 275203 pincode. Jangipur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gokalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gokalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gokalpur village had a total population of 758 people, including 369 males and 389 females, living in 101 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.24%, with male literacy at 84.41% and female literacy at 63.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokalpur

Gokalpur 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 Gokalpur

Gokalpur 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 Ankuspur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jangipur to Gokalpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Gokalpur is about 17 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 Gokalpur

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

Health Facilities in Gokalpur

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

FAQs about Gokalpur