Gopkande Village Overview
Gopkande is a village in Barjora tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 6.8 km from Barjora tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Godardihi is the Gram Panchayat for Gopkande village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gopkande village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopkande is 327267. The village covers a geographical area of 169.64 hectares and has a pincode of 722203. Durgapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Location Map of Gopkande
Population & Demographics of Gopkande
This section provides population and demographic details of Gopkande village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 673 | 344 | 329 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 80 | 38 | 42 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 392 | 202 | 190 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 456 | 263 | 193 |
| Illiterate Population | 217 | 81 | 136 |
Key population details of Gopkande village are given below:
- Gopkande village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 673, including approximately 344 males and 329 females, with a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 392 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Gopkande village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.76%.
- There are around 140 households in Gopkande village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gopkande
Transport facilities help residents of Gopkande village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gopkande
The following villages are located close to Gopkande and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gopkande
- Where is Gopkande located?
- Gopkande village is located in Barjora Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gopkande?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gopkande is Godardihi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gopkande?
- The pincode of Gopkande is 722203.
- What is the population of Gopkande?
- Gopkande has a total population of 673, including 344 males and 329 females.
- How many households are there in Gopkande?
- There are 140 households in Gopkande.
- What is the literacy rate in Gopkande?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopkande is 67.76%. Male literacy is 76.45% and female literacy is 58.66%.