Gopalapura - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Gopalapura is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Nidta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalapura is 617894. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.15 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Madikeri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalapura

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalapura village had a total population of 1,863 people, including 885 males and 978 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.53%, with male literacy at 82.58% and female literacy at 65.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

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

Gopalapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Gopalapura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Gopalapura is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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