Gopalapatnam - Payakaraopeta, Anakapalli

Gopalapatnam is a village situated in the Payakaraopeta mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Payakaraopeta and around 115 km from Visakhapatnam. Gopalapatnam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalapatnam is 586459. The village covers a total geographical area of 1301 hectares and falls under the 531127 pincode. Tuni is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gopalapatnam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gopalapatnam

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalapatnam village had a total population of 2,802 people, including 1,446 males and 1,356 females, living in 773 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.62%, with male literacy at 51.64% and female literacy at 45.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 414, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gopalapatnam

Gopalapatnam is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalapatnam

Gopalapatnam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tuni, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tuni to Gopalapatnam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Visakhapatnam to Gopalapatnam is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalapatnam

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gopalapatnam village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gopalapatnam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gopalapatnam village are given below:

FAQs about Gopalapatnam