Gopalapura - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Gopalapura is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kotagal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalapura is 624548. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.91 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Gopalapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chintamani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalapura

As per Census 2011, Gopalapura village has a total population of 300 people, consisting of 145 males and 155 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 161 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalapura

Gopalapura 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 Gopalapura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gopalapura. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Gopalapura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Gopalapura is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalapura

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

Health Facilities in Gopalapura

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

FAQs about Gopalapura