Gopalpur - English Bazar, Malda

Gopalpur is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from Malda and around 4.4 km from English Bazar. Jadupur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 313414. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.65 hectares and falls under the 732103 pincode. Malda Town is the nearest town, located about 3 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 Englishbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 2,759 people, consisting of 1,400 males and 1,359 females. The village has 587 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 395 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,439 literate and 1,320 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,473 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 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 Gour Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda Town to Gopalpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gopalpur is about 4.4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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