Gopalpur - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 29.4 km from Mathabhanga and around 40.4 km from Cooch Behar. Gopalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 307880. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.38 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Sitalkuchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 463 people, consisting of 226 males and 237 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 282 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 463 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Khalaigram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Gopalpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Gopalpur is about 40.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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