Gopalapuram - Pathapatnam, Srikakulam

Gopalapuram is a village situated in the Pathapatnam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 75 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pathapatnam and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Chakipalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalapuram is 580141. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 532213 pincode. Parlakimidi (orissa) is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Gopalapuram

As per Census 2011, Gopalapuram village has a total population of 1,150 people, consisting of 554 males and 596 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 502 literate and 648 illiterate residents. Additionally, 347 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 235 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gopalapuram are given below:

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patapatnam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakimidi (orissa) to Gopalapuram is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Gopalapuram is about 80 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