Gokulpur

Gokulpur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 24.9km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 39.5km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Ashokegram is the gram panchayat of Gokulpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gokulpur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Gokulpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gokulpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gokulpur is 310723. The village spans a total geographical area of 417.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Gokulpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gokulpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gokulpur

Population of Gokulpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gokulpur has a total population of about 2,153, with approximately 1,098 males and 1,055 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 338 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 234. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.51%, with male literacy at about 69.31% and female literacy near 63.60%. There are around 508 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gokulpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gokulpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gokulpur. As per the 2011 stats, Gokulpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gokulpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Gokulpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gokulpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gokulpur