Gopalpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Dhaniakhali and around 30.8 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 324695. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.92 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 1,432 people, consisting of 740 males and 692 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,008 literate and 424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 417 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Gopalpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gopalpur is about 30.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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