Gokulpur

Gokulpur is a village located in Bhangar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 28.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindapur (tehsildar office) and 38.5km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Bodra is the gram panchayat of Gokulpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gokulpur unique in its vibrant Bhangar I-South Twenty Four Parganas 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 333680. The village spans a total geographical area of 64.37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743507. Sonarpur is nearest town to Gokulpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km 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 Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jaynagar 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 852, with approximately 444 males and 408 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 117 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 385 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 58.33%, with male literacy at about 63.51% and female literacy near 52.70%. There are around 175 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