Gopalpur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Gaighata and around 32.3 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 322702. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.95 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Bangaon Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 1,376 people, including 726 males and 650 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.54%, with male literacy at 88.39% and female literacy at 82.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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 Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Gopalpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Gopalpur is about 32.3 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