Historical Transformation of Gopalganj District
Gopalganj, which was just a small village until 1875, became a sub-division of Saran District in 1875. On October 2, 1973, Gopalganj was established as an administrative district in the independent state of Bihar, forming part of the Saran region, with Gopalganj town serving as its headquarters. From a geographical perspective, it is situated between 83.54° - 85.56° longitude and 26.12° - 26.39° latitude. Gopalganj District covers an area of 2033 square kilometers. It is bordered by the Chhapra and Gandak rivers to the east, Siwan District to the south, and Deoria District of Uttar Pradesh to the northwest. It consists of 1981 square kilometers of rural area and 52 square kilometers of urban area. The district comprises one Nagar Palika, 3 Nagar Panchayats, and 5 urban areas. Within Gopalganj District, there are 234 Gram Panchayats and 1566 villages. The district is divided into 14 blocks. According to the 2011 Census of India, the population of Gopalganj District is 2,562,012, with 1,267,666 males and 1,294,346 females. The population density of the district is 1260 per square kilometer. Of the total population, 6.35% reside in urban areas, while 93.65% reside in rural areas. Scheduled Castes (SC) make up 12.49% and Scheduled Tribes (ST) comprise 2.37% of the total population in Gopalganj District. The population of children in the 0-6 age group is 44,530, constituting 17.55% of the total population. The sex ratio in Gopalganj District is approximately 1021 females per 1000 males, which is the average for the Bihar state. The literacy rate in Gopalganj District is 53.54%, with 62.63% literacy among males and 45.51% among females. The district has 1 Lok Sabha constituency and 6 Vidhan Sabha constituencies. The Bihar Police Department is the law enforcement agency of the Indian state of Bihar. It integrates modernity with policing practices dating back over 3000 years to the ancient Magadh Empire, aiming to contribute to the creation of a safe, healthy, and prosperous society. Gopalganj Police is an integral part of the Bihar Police Department, actively working to achieve the aforementioned goals. Currently, Gopalganj District has 20 police stations and 200 police posts. Gopalganj Police primarily organizes for public security and maintaining law and order, safeguarding lives and property, enforcing relevant codes, orders, laws, and regulations, preventing and controlling crime, conducting investigations and information gathering, providing assistance during emergencies, establishing peace and harmony, and playing a crucial role in curbing extremist-terrorism and related criminal activities. It actively engages in community policing to foster good relations with citizens, encourages public cooperation with the police, strives to improve the quality of life for citizens, aids in maintaining a secure environment, and promotes a sense of security. It is actively involved in community service, focusing on improving the quality of life and ensuring safety. Gopalganj Police consistently progresses towards improvement, utilizing modern resources and human capital to achieve its goals, all while upholding the highest standards.