Gokalpur - Nakur, Saharanpur

Gokalpur is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Rasoolpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokalpur is 109716. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.49 hectares and falls under the 247342 pincode. Nakur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Gokalpur

As per Census 2011, Gokalpur village has a total population of 879 people, consisting of 474 males and 405 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 541 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gokalpur

Gokalpur 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 Gokalpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gokalpur. The nearest railway station is Sarsawa, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nakur to Gokalpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Gokalpur is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokalpur

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

Health Facilities in Gokalpur

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

FAQs about Gokalpur