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

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalapura village had a total population of 308 people, including 145 males and 163 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.95%, with male literacy at 77.86% and female literacy at 60.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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, 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.

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:

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