Gopalapuram - Palasa, Srikakulam

Gopalapuram is a village situated in the Palasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasa and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Garudugandi serves as the Grama Panchayat for Gopalapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalapuram is 580300. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 532222 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gopalapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalapuram village had a total population of 447 people, including 207 males and 240 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,159 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.85%, with male literacy at 91.88% and female literacy at 67.12%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalapuram

Gopalapuram 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 Gopalapuram

Gopalapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 153.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Gopalapuram is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Gopalapuram is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalapuram

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

Health Facilities in Gopalapuram

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

FAQs about Gopalapuram