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

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 5,596 people, including 2,889 males and 2,707 females, living in 885 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.92%, with male literacy at 68.99% and female literacy at 37.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 760, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gopalpur