Gopalpur - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Shyamsundar. Narugram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 320746. The village covers a total geographical area of 420.32 hectares and falls under the 713424 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gopalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raina Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 2,207 people, including 1,166 males and 1,041 females, living in 519 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.55%, with male literacy at 89.13% and female literacy at 75.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 890, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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 Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Gopalpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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