Goppili - Meliaputti, Srikakulam

Goppili is a village situated in the Meliaputti mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meliaputti and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Goppili village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goppili is 580187. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 532221 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Goppili

According to the 2011 Census, Goppili village had a total population of 2,546 people, including 1,223 males and 1,323 females, living in 625 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.02%, with male literacy at 73.08% and female literacy at 51.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Goppili

Goppili 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 Goppili

Goppili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 147.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Goppili is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Goppili is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goppili

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

Health Facilities in Goppili

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

FAQs about Goppili