Gopivallabhapuram - Palasa, Srikakulam

Gopivallabhapuram is a village situated in the Palasa mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palasa and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Tekkalipatnam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopivallabhapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopivallabhapuram is 580285. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 532218 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gopivallabhapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Gopivallabhapuram village had a total population of 492 people, including 231 males and 261 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,130 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.21%, with male literacy at 78.74% and female literacy at 56.50%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population492231261
Child Population (0–6 yrs)622438
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population289163126
Illiterate Population20368135

Nearby Villages of Gopivallabhapuram

Gopivallabhapuram 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TotavooruSouth1.21 km
Agarlagokarla PalleSouth1.98 km
CheepurapalleWest2.03 km
MurukuntibadraNorth-East2.07 km
KesipuramEast2.20 km
SaradapuramSouth-West2.40 km
JarribadraNorth2.58 km
ModugulaputtiEast2.73 km
JadyadaSouth-East2.73 km
BadagamSouth2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopivallabhapuram

Gopivallabhapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 146.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Gopivallabhapuram is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Gopivallabhapuram is about 91 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 Gopivallabhapuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Gopivallabhapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gopivallabhapuram

Where is Gopivallabhapuram located?

Gopivallabhapuram village is located in Palasa Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopivallabhapuram?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopivallabhapuram is Tekkalipatnam.

What is the pincode of Gopivallabhapuram?

The pincode of Gopivallabhapuram is 532218.

What is the population of Gopivallabhapuram?

Gopivallabhapuram had a total population of 492, including 231 males and 261 females.

How many households are there in Gopivallabhapuram?

Gopivallabhapuram had 119 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gopivallabhapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopivallabhapuram was 67.21%. Male literacy was 78.74% and female literacy was 56.50%.