Gopalpur - Devadurga, Raichur

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Karigudda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 600587. The village covers a total geographical area of 763.2 hectares and falls under the 584111 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gopalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devadurga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raichur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 1,498 people, including 758 males and 740 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.19%, with male literacy at 62.12% and female literacy at 38.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 462, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalpur

Gopalpur 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 Gopalpur

Public transport in the Gopalpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lingiri, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Gopalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Gopalpur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Gopalpur

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

FAQs about Gopalpur