Gopalpur - Nakashipara, Nadia

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Billwagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 321487. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.51 hectares and falls under the 741138 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 42 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 Nakashipara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 2,400 people, consisting of 1,235 males and 1,165 females. The village has 628 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 354 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 643 literate and 1,757 illiterate residents.

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 Muragacha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Gopalpur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gopalpur is about 35 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