Gopalapura - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Gopalapura is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Hodali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalapura is 621608. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.14 hectares and falls under the 563138 pincode. Srinivaspur is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Srinivaspur 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 308 people, consisting of 145 males and 163 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 1,124 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 191 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 121 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 180 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population308145163
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311417
Scheduled Castes (SC)1216160
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18080100
Literate Population19110289
Illiterate Population1174374

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VeerthimmanahalliNorth-East1.21 km
GijiganahalliSouth1.37 km
ChokkanapalliWest1.66 km
Dasara ThimmanahalliNorth1.98 km
KallukunteSouth2.25 km
KornalliEast2.26 km
ImarakunteNorth-West2.63 km
ThinnalliSouth-West2.70 km
NernahalliSouth-East3.14 km
PathaballapalliNorth-East3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalapura

Gopalapura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinivaspur to Gopalapura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Gopalapura is about 40 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Gopalapura

Where is Gopalapura located?

Gopalapura village is located in Srinivaspur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopalapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopalapura is Hodali.

What is the pincode of Gopalapura?

The pincode of Gopalapura is 563138.

What is the population of Gopalapura?

Gopalapura has a total population of 308, including 145 males and 163 females.

How many households are there in Gopalapura?

There are 63 households in Gopalapura.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalapura is 62.01%. Male literacy is 70.34% and female literacy is 54.60%.