Gopalpur - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Lokepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 318299. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.39 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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 885 people, including 464 males and 421 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.92%, with male literacy at 83.05% and female literacy at 68.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 369.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 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 34 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 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