Gopalpur - Bamangola, Malda

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Pakuahat and around 45 km from English Bazar. Chandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 312835. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.92 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 65 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 878 people, including 449 males and 429 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.11%, with male literacy at 58.08% and female literacy at 43.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 637, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 148.

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 Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Gopalpur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gopalpur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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