Gopgar Village Overview
Gopgar is a village in Midnapore tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Midnapore is the tehsil headquarters, while Midnapur is the district headquarters for Gopgar village. As per available records (2009), Tantigeria is the Gram Panchayat for Gopgar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gopgar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopgar is 339341. The village covers a geographical area of 222.98 hectares and has a pincode of 721102. Midnapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
As per available records (2019), Gopgar village falls under the Medinipur assembly and parliamentary constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Gopgar
Population & Demographics of Gopgar
This section provides population and demographic details of Gopgar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,758 | 922 | 836 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 208 | 122 | 86 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 705 | 363 | 342 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 1,189 | 669 | 520 |
| Illiterate Population | 569 | 253 | 316 |
Key population details of Gopgar village are given below:
- Gopgar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,758, including approximately 922 males and 836 females, with a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 705 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 12 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gopgar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.63%.
- There are around 372 households in Gopgar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gopgar
Transport facilities help residents of Gopgar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gopgar
The following villages are located close to Gopgar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gopgar
- Where is Gopgar located?
- Gopgar village is located in Midnapore Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gopgar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gopgar is Tantigeria (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gopgar?
- The pincode of Gopgar is 721102.
- What is the population of Gopgar?
- Gopgar has a total population of 1,758, including 922 males and 836 females.
- How many households are there in Gopgar?
- There are 372 households in Gopgar.
- What is the literacy rate in Gopgar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopgar is 67.63%. Male literacy is 72.56% and female literacy is 62.20%.