Gopalpur - Meja, Prayagraj

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 42 km from Meja and around 57 km from Allahabad. Piprahata Bisoura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 163145. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.22 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 57 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 Koraon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 332 people, including 181 males and 151 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.53%, with male literacy at 65.33% and female literacy at 38.66%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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 Population332181151
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633132
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261313
Literate Population1449846
Illiterate Population18883105

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)
NartirSouth-West0.92 km
Pal PattiSouth-West1.94 km
RampurNorth-West2.02 km
BajajiSouth-East2.32 km
MajhiyariSouth2.42 km
Chandra UdayaSouth2.42 km
KhujhiNorth2.51 km
Pirhata BisauraNorth-East2.69 km
Raipura KalanNorth2.98 km
KhauriaWest3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur

Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lohgara, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Allahabad to Gopalpur is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 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 >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 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 >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gopalpur

Where is Gopalpur located?

Gopalpur village is located in Meja Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gopalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopalpur is Piprahata Bisoura.

What is the pincode of Gopalpur?

The pincode of Gopalpur is 212302.

What is the population of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur had a total population of 332, including 181 males and 151 females.

How many households are there in Gopalpur?

Gopalpur had 46 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur was 53.53%. Male literacy was 65.33% and female literacy was 38.66%.