Kharija Gopalpur - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Kharija Gopalpur is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.7 km from Changrabandha and around 70.6 km from Cooch Behar. Jamaldaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharija Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharija Gopalpur is 307764. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.51 hectares and falls under the 735303 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kharija Gopalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kharija Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Kharija Gopalpur village has a total population of 979 people, consisting of 481 males and 498 females. The village has 227 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 631 literate and 348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 668 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharija Gopalpur

Kharija 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 Kharija Gopalpur

Kharija Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khalaigram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Kharija Gopalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kharija Gopalpur is about 70.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharija Gopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Kharija 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 Kharija Gopalpur village are given below:

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