Dakshin Gopalpur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Dakshin Gopalpur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 25.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Gopalpur is 318233. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.48 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Gopalpur village had a total population of 312 people, including 165 males and 147 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.29%, with male literacy at 76.22% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Gopalpur

Dakshin 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 Dakshin Gopalpur

Public transport in the Dakshin Gopalpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Dakshin Gopalpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dakshin Gopalpur is about 25.6 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 Dakshin Gopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin 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 Dakshin Gopalpur village are given below:

FAQs about Dakshin Gopalpur