Gopalpur

Gopalpur is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.9km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 12.6km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Parulia is the gram panchayat of Gopalpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gopalpur unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Gopalpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gopalpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gopalpur is 318086. The village spans a total geographical area of 136.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731104. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Gopalpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gopalpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gopalpur

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur has a total population of about 410, with approximately 198 males and 212 females. The sex ratio is around 1070 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 36 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 185. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.71%, with male literacy at about 61.62% and female literacy near 42.45%. There are around 88 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gopalpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gopalpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gopalpur. As per the 2011 stats, Gopalpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gopalpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Gopalpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gopalpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gopalpur