Gokulpur

Gokulpur is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Gokulpur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chandri is the gram panchayat of Gokulpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gokulpur unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Gokulpur’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 Gokulpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gokulpur is 339963. The village spans a total geographical area of 86.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Gokulpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gokulpur 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 Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gokulpur

Population of Gokulpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gokulpur has a total population of about 191, with approximately 90 males and 101 females. The sex ratio is around 1122 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 189. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.78%, with male literacy at about 75.56% and female literacy near 49.50%. There are around 46 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gokulpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gokulpur

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

Nearby Villages of Gokulpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gokulpur