Gopalpur - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Gopalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 184209. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.04 hectares and falls under the 273309 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gopalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 5,596 people, consisting of 2,889 males and 2,707 females. The village has 885 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,004 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,476 literate and 3,120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 760 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,5962,8892,707
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,004506498
Scheduled Castes (SC)760386374
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1596
Literate Population2,4761,644832
Illiterate Population3,1201,2451,875

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)
MahavNorth-West1.39 km
Orwalia GosaiSouth-West1.49 km
Son BandiWest1.56 km
VishrampurNorth1.60 km
Achal GarhSouth-West2.12 km
Navadih KhurdNorth2.31 km
Ilaha VasEast2.43 km
Banjarha SonbarsaSouth-West2.48 km
LaukahiNorth-West2.63 km
BasdilaSouth-West2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur

Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bridgemanganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Gopalpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Gopalpur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. 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 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gopalpur

Where is Gopalpur located?

Gopalpur village is located in Pharenda Tehsil, Mahrajganj 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 273309.

What is the population of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur has a total population of 5,596, including 2,889 males and 2,707 females.

How many households are there in Gopalpur?

There are 885 households in Gopalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur is 44.25%. Male literacy is 56.91% and female literacy is 30.74%.