Quick answer
Gopalganj is a district in Saran Division, Bihar, with 14 blocks, 14 anchals (circles) and 234 gram panchayats (LGD code 197). Its population was 25.62 lakh in the 2011 Census, with a literacy rate of 65.5%. The district elects 6 MLAs to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha.
About Gopalganj District
Gopalganj (गोपालगंज) is a district in the Saran Division of Bihar, with its headquarters at Gopalganj. Its villages are organised into 14 development blocks and 234 gram panchayats, and its 14 anchals (circles) handle land and revenue work. LGD district code: 197.
The district had 25.62 lakh people at the 2011 Census. Literacy was 65.5%, and there were 1,021 women for every 1,000 men.
The district sends 6 MLAs to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha (Baikunthpur, Bhore, Kuchaikote, Hathua, Gopalganj and Barauli) and falls in the Gopalganj (Sc) Lok Sabha constituency.
Gopalganj at a glance
| Name | Gopalganj / गोपालगंज |
|---|---|
| Type | District |
| LGD code | 197 |
| Division | Saran Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Gram Panchayats | 234 |
| Villages | 1,520 |
| Blocks | 14 |
| Anchals (Circles) | 14 |
| Population (2011) | 25,62,012 |
| Households | 4,13,044 |
| Literacy rate | 65.5% |
| Sex ratio | 1,021 |
| Headquarters | Gopalganj |
| Coordinates | 26.4654° N, 84.4416° E |
| Census 2011 code | 217 |
| Wikidata | Q49171 |
| Schools | 2,012 |
| Bank Branches | 102 |
| Post Offices | 216 |
Map of Gopalganj
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Gopalganj District LGD code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 code |
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Gopalganj District Block List
Gopalganj district has 14 development blocks. Each block page lists its gram panchayats, explains what the block office does and sums up local facilities.
| Block | Name in Hindi | Gram Panchayats | Villages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baikunthpur | बैकुण्ठपुर | 22 | 121 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Barauli | बरौली | 23 | 80 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Bhorey | भोरे | 17 | 172 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Bijaipur | विजयीपुर | 13 | 143 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Gopalganj | गोपालगंज | 16 | 72 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Hathua | हथुआ | 22 | 98 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Kataiya | कटेया | 11 | 116 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Kuchaikote | कुचायकोट | 31 | 222 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Manjha | मांझा | 20 | 111 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Panchdeori | पंचदेवरी | 9 | 99 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Phulwariya | फुलवरिया | 12 | 106 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Sidhwaliya | सिधवलिया | 13 | 50 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Thawe | थावे | 11 | 53 | Gram Panchayat list |
| Uchkagaon | उचकागाँव | 14 | 77 | Gram Panchayat list |
Gopalganj District Anchal List
Gopalganj has 14 anchals (circles). This is where you go for land records, certificates and revenue court cases:
- Baikunthpur (बैकुण्ठपुर)
- Barauli (बरौली)
- Bhorey (भोरे)
- Bijaipur (विजयीपुर)
- Gopalganj (गोपालगंज)
- Hathua (हथुआ)
- Katiya (कटेया)
- Kuchaikote (कुचायकोट)
- Manjha (मांझा)
- Pach Deuri
- Phulwaria (फुलवरिया)
- Sidhwalia (सिधवलिया)
- Thawe (थावे)
- Uchkagaon (उचकागाँव)
Population of Gopalganj
- Population
- 25,62,012
- Households
- 4,13,044
- Literacy rate
- 65.5%
- Sex ratio
- 1,021
At the 2011 Census, Gopalganj had 25,62,012 residents, 12,67,666 male and 12,94,346 female, in 4,13,044 households: about 6.2 people per household. At 65.5%, literacy is higher than the Bihar average of 61.8%. Male literacy is 76.5% against 54.8% for women, a gap of 21.7 percentage points.
There are 1,021 females for every 1,000 males, compared with 918 in Bihar. Scheduled Castes make up 12.5% of the population and Scheduled Tribes 2.4%. Children aged 0–6 make up 17.5% of residents.
93.6% of Gopalganj’s people live in villages and 6.4% in towns and cities.
| Rural population | 23,99,207 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 3,87,421 |
| Rural literacy rate | 64.8% |
| Rural sex ratio | 1,025 |
| Rural SC population share | 12.7% |
| Rural work participation | 28.6% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
Key figures for Gopalganj district from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21):
| Indicator | Gopalganj |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 63.3% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 32.9% |
| Institutional births | 85.9% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 75.8% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 34.2% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 53.8% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 39.4% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 60.1% |
| Households with electricity | 96.2% |
| Households with health insurance | 12.7% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.9% |
Work and livelihood
At Census 2011, 28.4% of people in Gopalganj were workers. Of them, 28.7% farmed their own land, 46.5% were farm labourers, 3.6% worked in household industries and 21.2% in other jobs such as services, trade and construction.
Administration
The District Magistrate (DM) heads the administration of Gopalganj district. The Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC, also CEO of the Zila Parishad) oversees rural development schemes, the District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) looks after all gram panchayats, and the Superintendent of Police (SP) handles law and order. The elected Zila Parishad, headed by the Zila Parishad Adhyaksh, is the top tier of Panchayati Raj.
Gopalganj MLA and MP List
MP, Gopalganj (Sc)
| Party | Janata Dal (United) |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 5,11,866 |
| Vote share | 48.2% |
| Winning margin | 1,27,180 |
| Runner-up | Prem Nath Chanchal Alias Chanchal Paswan |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha seats in Gopalganj
Seats held by each party in the 6 assembly constituencies of Gopalganj: Janata Dal (United) 4, Bharatiya Janata Party 2.
Panchayat elections
- Mukhiya seats won by women
- 53%2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
- Candidates per Mukhiya seat
- 8.12021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
Women won 122 of the 230 Mukhiya seats in Gopalganj in the 2021 panchayat election (53%), 17 of them on seats not reserved for women. 2021CalculatedState Election Commission, Bihar
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 8.1 candidates stood for each Mukhiya's seat in Gopalganj, against 8.2 across Bihar.
How Gopalganj scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 54.9/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Gopalganj averages 54.9 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 5th of 38 in Bihar, slightly ahead of the Bihar average of 51.9. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 230 scored panchayats of Gopalganj reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Gopalganj does best on “Socially just and secured” (70.5) and worst on “Child-friendly panchayat” (45.4). That 25-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Gopalganj
Gopalganj District has 2,012 schools on record. See the full list of schools
This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Gopalganj
On record in Gopalganj District: 102 Bank Branches and 216 Post Offices.
Banks with the most branches here: State Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Gopalganj
The nearest railway station to the centre of Gopalganj is Gopalganj, about 1.4 km away (NER zone).
The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, about 103 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gopalganj (GOPG) | Railway Station | 1.4 km | south-west |
| Thawe Junction (THE) | Railway Station | 5.5 km | south-west |
| Narkatia Bazar (NKBR) | Railway Station | 6.4 km | north-west |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 103 km | west |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 117 km | south-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Gopalganj is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 5.8 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 6.2 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
A typical gram panchayat in Gopalganj is 6.2 km from the nearest railway station. CalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Gopalganj is 5.8 km from the nearest bank branch (closer than the Bihar average of 7.5 km). Gram panchayats in Gopalganj are, on average, 4.2 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Gopalganj
The Districts closest to Gopalganj, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| District | Division | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siwan | Saran Division | 34 km | south |
| West Champaran | Tirhut Division | 38 km | north |
| East Champaran | Tirhut Division | 41 km | east |
| Saran | Saran Division | 68 km | south-east |
| Sheohar | Tirhut Division | 86 km | east |
| Vaishali | Tirhut Division | 87 km | south-east |
Other Districts in Saran Division
Citizen services: how to get things done
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to your Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
- The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi / Khatiyan (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), choose district Gopalganj, your anchal and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan.
- You can get a certified copy at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Anchal office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, the block office officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at the block office. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Gopalganj
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Bihar, matter most to households in Gopalganj. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.
| Benefit | ₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre |
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)
Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)
Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the block office |
PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Recognition, skill training, toolkit incentive and collateral-free credit for traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades.
| Benefit | ₹15,000 toolkit incentive and loans up to ₹3 lakh at 5% |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Artisans aged 18+ working in the listed trades (one member per family) |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Atal Pension Yojana
Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after age 60 for unorganised-sector workers who contribute through their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000–₹5,000 monthly pension after 60 |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–40 who are not income-tax payers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (rooftop solar)
Subsidy for installing rooftop solar panels on homes, providing up to 300 units of free electricity a month.
| Benefit | Subsidy up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households with their own roof and a valid electricity connection |
| Where to apply | online |
Terrain and climate of Gopalganj
- Elevation
- 71 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,151 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Gopalganj lie at an average of about 71 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Gopalganj gets roughly 1,200 mm of rain in an average year. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 9 m, typical of the alluvial plains.
Land cover around Gopalganj
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 75%
- Tree cover 15%
- Built-up land 5.8%
- Water and wetland 1.5%
- Grass and scrub 2.7%
- Bare or sparse land 0.5%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Gopalganj's villages is about 75% cropland, 15% tree cover and 6% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
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Gopalganj District: frequently asked questions
Which division is Gopalganj District in?
Gopalganj District is part of Saran Division.
What is the headquarters of Gopalganj District?
The headquarters of Gopalganj District is Gopalganj.
What is the population of Gopalganj District?
The 2011 Census counted 25,62,012 people in Gopalganj District, living in 4,13,044 households. About 94% of them lived in villages.
How many gram panchayats are there in Gopalganj District?
There are 234 gram panchayats in Gopalganj District.
How many villages are there in Gopalganj District?
Gopalganj District has 1,520 revenue villages.
How many blocks are there in Gopalganj District?
Gopalganj District has 14 development blocks.
How many anchals are there in Gopalganj District?
Gopalganj District has 14 anchals.
How many assembly seats are there in Gopalganj District?
Gopalganj District has 6 assembly constituencies: Baikunthpur, Barauli, Gopalganj, Kuchaikote, Bhore and Hathua.
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Who are the MLAs of Gopalganj District?
The MLAs for Gopalganj District (2025 election) are Baikunthpur: Mithilesh Tiwari (Bharatiya Janata Party); Barauli: Manjeet Kumar Singh (Janata Dal (United)); Gopalganj: Subhash Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party); Kuchaikote: Amrendra Kumar Pandey (Janata Dal (United)); Bhore: Sunil Kumar (Janata Dal (United)); Hathua: Ramsewak Singh (Janata Dal (United)).
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gopalganj in?
Gopalganj is in the Gopalganj (Sc) Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Gopalganj?
The Member of Parliament for Gopalganj (Sc) is Dr. Alok Kumar Suman (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,11,866 votes (48.2%) and won by 1,27,180 votes.
What is the literacy rate of Gopalganj District?
The literacy rate of Gopalganj District was 65.5% in the 2011 Census (men 76.5%, women 54.8%), against the state average of 61.8%.
What is the sex ratio of Gopalganj District?
In the 2011 Census, Gopalganj District had 1,021 females for every 1,000 males (state average 918).
Which block of Gopalganj District has the most gram panchayats?
Kuchaikote block has the most gram panchayats (31).
How many Mukhiyas in Gopalganj District are women?
In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 122 of the 230 Mukhiya seats here (53%).
How many candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Gopalganj District in 2021?
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 8.1 candidates contested each Mukhiya seat in Gopalganj District. No Mukhiya seat was won unopposed.
How do the panchayats of Gopalganj perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Gopalganj average 54.9 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly ahead of the Bihar average of 51.9.
How many banks and post offices are there in Gopalganj District?
We list 102 bank branches and 216 post offices in Gopalganj District.
Which is the nearest airport to Gopalganj District?
The nearest airport to the centre of Gopalganj District is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 103 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 117 km away.
How can I file a complaint with the Gopalganj District administration?
File your complaint on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. It goes to the District Magistrate (DM) of Gopalganj District and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.
Which districts are near Gopalganj District?
Neighbouring districts of Gopalganj District: Siwan (34 km), West Champaran (38 km), East Champaran (41 km), Saran (68 km) and Sheohar (86 km).
What is the altitude of Gopalganj District above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Gopalganj District lie at an average of about 71 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Gopalganj District get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Gopalganj District get about 1,150 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 0°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Gopalganj District?
Around the gram panchayats of Gopalganj District, the land is on average 75% cropland, 15% tree cover, 6% built-up land and 2% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-16)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0 (as of 2001)
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-16)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-16)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-16)
- UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal, ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results by constituency, Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0 (as of 2025)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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