Gopalpur - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Raghunathpur and around 47.1 km from Purulia. Chorpahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 330353. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.29 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Adra is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gopalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 405 people, consisting of 207 males and 198 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 252 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 285 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gopalpur are given below:

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Metyal Sohar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adra to Gopalpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gopalpur is about 47.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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