Gopalpur

Gopalpur is a village located in Barasat I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.4km away from sub-district headquarter Chhota Jagulia (tehsildar office) and 13.7km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Kotra is the gram panchayat of Gopalpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gopalpur unique in its vibrant Barasat I-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Gopalpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gopalpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gopalpur is 323199. The village spans a total geographical area of 142.04 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743294. Barasat is nearest town to Gopalpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gopalpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Deganga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barasat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gopalpur

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur has a total population of about 714, with approximately 364 males and 350 females. The sex ratio is around 961 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 107 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.73%, with male literacy at about 66.21% and female literacy near 75.43%. There are around 160 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gopalpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gopalpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gopalpur. As per the 2011 stats, Gopalpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gopalpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Gopalpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gopalpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gopalpur