Gopalpur

Gopalpur is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 29.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Shikharbali Ii is the gram panchayat of Gopalpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gopalpur unique in its vibrant Baruipur-South 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 333927. The village spans a total geographical area of 50.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743610. Baruipur is nearest town to Gopalpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km 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 Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur 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 1,388, with approximately 716 males and 672 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 159 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,214 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.07%, with male literacy at about 73.18% and female literacy near 58.48%. There are around 322 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