Gopalpur - Lakhimpur, Kheri

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Lakhimpur tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhimpur and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Gopalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 136321. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.77 hectares and falls under the 262702 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gopalpur 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 Lakhimpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kheri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 1,776 people, including 942 males and 834 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.63%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 59.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 576.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,776942834
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253141112
Scheduled Castes (SC)576307269
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,091665426
Illiterate Population685277408

Nearby Villages of Gopalpur

Gopalpur 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)
Daya RatanEast0.84 km
AmbuapurSouth0.94 km
ParsdahaNorth1.47 km
IsapurNorth-East1.56 km
Chak BishunpurWest1.91 km
KatiyaSouth-West1.96 km
Mahamadpur KaimaharaNorth-West2.08 km
GinhaunaSouth2.11 km
BhanpurEast2.14 km
Padari MohanEast2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur

Gopalpur 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 Kadipur Sani Ha, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheri to Gopalpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gopalpur

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

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

FAQs about Gopalpur

Where is Gopalpur located?

Gopalpur village is located in Lakhimpur Tehsil, Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gopalpur?

The pincode of Gopalpur is 262702.

What is the population of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur had a total population of 1,776, including 942 males and 834 females.

How many households are there in Gopalpur?

Gopalpur had 302 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur was 71.63%. Male literacy was 83.02% and female literacy was 59.00%.