Gopalapuram - Saravakota, Srikakulam

Gopalapuram is a village situated in the Saravakota mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saravakota and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Gummapadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalapuram is 580940. The village covers a total geographical area of 544 hectares and falls under the 532427 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 35 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 550 people, consisting of 281 males and 269 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 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

Public transport in the Gopalapuram is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Temburu, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Gopalapuram is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Gopalapuram is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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