Gopalpur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.2 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhatun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 309577. The village covers a total geographical area of 576.51 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 5,618 people, consisting of 2,897 males and 2,721 females. The village has 961 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,748 literate and 3,870 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 296 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

Public transport in the Gopalpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhachna, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Gopalpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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