Gopalpur - Gangajalghati, Bankura

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. Pirraboni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 326316. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.63 hectares and falls under the 722133 pincode. Bankura is the nearest town, located about 27 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 Barjora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 538 people, including 271 males and 267 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.52%, with male literacy at 61.54% and female literacy at 45.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bankura, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bankura to Gopalpur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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