Date of formation: Gopalganj District was carved out of Saran District in 1976.
Area: 2033 square kilometers
Density of population: 1258 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 67.04 % - Male: 78.38 %, Female: 56.03 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:1015
Boundaries of Gopalganj District
North and West: Uttar Pradesh
South: Siwan District, Bihar
East: East Champaran District, Bihar
Gopalganj District Average Rainfall: 834.46 mm
Gopalganj District Average Temperature in Summer: 32.75 deg C
Gopalganj District Average Temperature in Winter: 16.49 deg C
GOPALGANJ DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: River Gandak
Sub Divisions: Gopalganj, Hathua
Blocks: Bhore, Gopalganj, Manjha, Uchakagaon, Kuchaikote, Kateya, Vijayeepur, Barauli, Hathua, Baikunthpur, Phulwariya, Thawe, Panchdeori, Sindhwalia
Assembly Constituencies: Baikunthpur, Barauli, Gopalganj, Kuchaikote, Bhore, Hathua
Gopalganj District Nearby Attractions
1. Thawe Durga Mandir
2. Jalalpur Durga Mandir
3. Krishna Temple
4. Dighwa-Dubauli
5. Husepur
6. Lakdi Dargah
7. Shivpur
Gopalganj District Facts: It is one of the 36 most backward districts in Bihar and is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, wheat, maize
Major Industries: Sugar factory, vegetable oil mill
What is Gopalganj District Famous For: Valmiki National Park
Famous People From Gopalganj District: Laloo Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Abdul Ghafoor, Ram Dulari Sinha, Purnamasi Ram
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012