Bara Gopalpur - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Bara Gopalpur is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.4 km from Mathabhanga and around 64.3 km from Cooch Behar. Gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Gopalpur is 307883. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.31 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Bara 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 Sitalkuchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bara Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Bara Gopalpur village has a total population of 3,141 people, consisting of 1,556 males and 1,585 females. The village has 739 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 456 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,046 literate and 1,095 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,697 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bara Gopalpur

Bara 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 Bara Gopalpur

Bara Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salbari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Bara Gopalpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bara Gopalpur is about 64.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara Gopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Bara 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 Bara Gopalpur village are given below:

FAQs about Bara Gopalpur