Gopapuram - Santhamaguluru, Prakasam
Gopapuram is a village situated in the Santhamaguluru mandal of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Santhamaguluru and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Ongole. Yelchuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopapuram village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopapuram is 590669. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 523303 pincode. Narasaraopet is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Gopapuram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Gopapuram
Gopapuram 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kamepalle | North | 2.82 km |
| Elchur | South-East | 3.08 km |
| Vellala Cheruvu | North-West | 3.81 km |
| Annavarappadu | North | 5.28 km |
| Santhamaguluru | North-East | 6.13 km |
| Sanampudi | West | 6.39 km |
| Thurumella | North | 7.35 km |
| Velupuru | North-West | 7.64 km |
| Kopparam | East | 7.79 km |
| Kommala Padu | South-East | 8.32 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gopapuram
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Gopapuram. The nearest railway station is Vellalcheruvu H, while the nearest airport is Dunakonda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narasaraopet to Gopapuram is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ongole to Gopapuram is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gopapuram
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gopapuram village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Gopapuram
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gopapuram village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gopapuram
Where is Gopapuram located?
Gopapuram village is located in Santhamaguluru Mandal, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gopapuram?
The Gram Panchayat of Gopapuram is Yelchuru.
What is the pincode of Gopapuram?
The pincode of Gopapuram is 523303.