Gopalpur - Jangipara, Hooghly

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Jangipara and around 30.8 km from Chinsura. Antpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 325682. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.3 hectares and falls under the 712403 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 2,093 people, including 1,076 males and 1,017 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.85%, with male literacy at 88.43% and female literacy at 72.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 546, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Gopalpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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