Gopalpur - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Gopalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 132497. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.68 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Puranpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 2,075 people, consisting of 1,115 males and 960 females. The village has 428 households and a sex ratio of 860 females per 1,000 males. There are 313 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 921 literate and 1,154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 879 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0751,115960
Child Population (0–6 yrs)313166147
Scheduled Castes (SC)879444435
Literate Population921588333
Illiterate Population1,154527627

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)
GaribpurSouth1.58 km
GhanshyampurSouth-West1.67 km
Bhagwantpur T. GhunchaiNorth-West1.90 km
LadpurNorth2.05 km
MuradpoorEast2.12 km
Itauria T. Ajitpur BilhaNorth-West2.27 km
BakhtapurNorth-East2.40 km
Ajitpur BilhaSouth-West2.40 km
Kishanpur KalanWest2.48 km
ChandokhaSouth-West2.77 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 Dudhia Khurd, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puranpur to Gopalpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Gopalpur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 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 2-5 km
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 Puranpur Tehsil, Pilibhit 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 262122.

What is the population of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur has a total population of 2,075, including 1,115 males and 960 females.

How many households are there in Gopalpur?

There are 428 households in Gopalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur is 44.39%. Male literacy is 52.74% and female literacy is 34.69%.