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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 2,093 people, consisting of 1,076 males and 1,017 females. The village has 475 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,528 literate and 565 illiterate residents. Additionally, 546 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 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 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