Uttar Gopalpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Uttar Gopalpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 56.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Gopalpur is 310575. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.75 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Uttar Gopalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Uttar Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Gopalpur village had a total population of 175 people, including 96 males and 79 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.62%, with male literacy at 38.75% and female literacy at 49.28%.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Gopalpur

Uttar 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 Uttar Gopalpur

Uttar Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Uttar Gopalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Uttar Gopalpur is about 56.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Gopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Uttar 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 Uttar Gopalpur village are given below:

FAQs about Uttar Gopalpur