Gopalpur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 12.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Parulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 318086. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.89 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 410 people, consisting of 198 males and 212 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 185 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kachujor, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Gopalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gopalpur is about 12.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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