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

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 463 people, including 226 males and 237 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.50%, with male literacy at 79.50% and female literacy at 61.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 463.

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 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