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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 2,759 people, including 1,400 males and 1,359 females, living in 587 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.87%, with male literacy at 67.50% and female literacy at 54.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,473, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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 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