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

According to the 2011 Census, Bara Gopalpur village had a total population of 3,141 people, including 1,556 males and 1,585 females, living in 739 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.20%, with male literacy at 83.61% and female literacy at 68.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,697.

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

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