Gopalapur - Gola Gokaran Nath, Kheri

Gopalapur is a village situated in the Gola Gokaran Nath tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gola Gokaran Nath and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Gopalapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalapur is 135427. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.27 hectares and falls under the 262802 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 168 km away.

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

Population of Gopalapur

As per Census 2011, Gopalapur village has a total population of 2,485 people, consisting of 1,309 males and 1,176 females. The village has 519 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 307 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,445 literate and 1,040 illiterate residents. Additionally, 973 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4851,3091,176
Child Population (0–6 yrs)307147160
Scheduled Castes (SC)973494479
Literate Population1,445893552
Illiterate Population1,040416624

Nearby Villages of Gopalapur

Gopalapur 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)
SandaSouth-West0.92 km
RohaniaSouth-East1.14 km
Rasul PanahNorth-East1.27 km
TenduwaSouth1.93 km
KaluapurNorth-West2.01 km
Saraya RamuapurWest2.01 km
Dhaurhara KhurdNorth2.46 km
Ramuwa PurNorth-East2.68 km
KakarkuiyanNorth2.91 km
Sonaripur KhaliullaSouth2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalapur

Gopalapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahelia Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheri to Gopalapur is about 168 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Gopalapur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gopalapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gopalapur

Where is Gopalapur located?

Gopalapur village is located in Gola Gokaran Nath Tehsil, Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopalapur?

Gopalapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gopalapur?

The pincode of Gopalapur is 262802.

What is the population of Gopalapur?

Gopalapur has a total population of 2,485, including 1,309 males and 1,176 females.

How many households are there in Gopalapur?

There are 519 households in Gopalapur.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalapur is 58.15%. Male literacy is 68.22% and female literacy is 46.94%.