Gopalpur, Nadia

Gopalpur is a census town in Ranaghat I CD Block in Ranaghat subdivision of Nadia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.GeographyNadia district is mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of Hooghly River, locally known as Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as Jalangi, Churni and Ichamati River. With these rivers getting silted up, floods are a recurring feature.DemographicsAs per the 2011 Census of India, Gopalpur had a total population of 7,818, of which 3,920 (50%) were males and 3,898 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 588. The total number of literates in Gopalpur was 6,650 (91.98% of the population over 6 years).India census, Gopalpur had a population of 6,480. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gopalpur has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 77%. In Gopalpur, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.