Gokulpur is a village located in the Bhangar I Subdivision of South 24 Parganas district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Gokulpur, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Gokulpur Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Gokulpur
Pincode
743502
Area
947 Sq. Km
Village Code
333680
Sub-District
Bhangar I
Sub-District Code
2418
District
South 24 Parganas
District Code
304
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Bodra
Gram Panchayat Code
108009
Block Panchayat
Bhangar-I
Block Panchayat Code
3119
Parliament Constituency
Jaynagar
Parliament Constituency Code
242
Assembly Constituency
Canning Purba
Assembly Constituency Code
2024
Total Population (2011 Census)
852
Total Households
175
Nearest Town
BUNDI (Distance: 40 Km)
Gokulpur has a population of 852 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bodra Gram Panchayat and the Bhangar-I Block Panchayat in Bhangar I District. The village has 175 households and is identified by village code 333680. Gokulpur is located in the 743502 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Bhangar I Sub-District.
Total Population of Gokulpur
As of the 2011 census, Population of Gokulpur has a population of approximately 852 people, where the male population is 444 and the female population is 408.
Total
852
Male
444
Female
408
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Gokulpur
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Gokulpur is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
251
Male
135
Female
116
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
1235
Male
656
Female
579
Household in Gokulpur
There are approximately 175 households in Gokulpur. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
175
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Gokulpur
Gokulpur village falls under the Canning Purba Assembly Constituency (Code: 2024) and is part of the Jaynagar Parliament Constituency (Code: 242). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Canning Purba Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Jaynagar Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Gokulpur is Bhangar I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Gokulpur Village
As per the 2011 Census, Gokulpur presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.