Gopalapura - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Gopalapura is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 95 km from Tumkur. Chowlakatte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalapura is 610052. The village covers a total geographical area of 736.61 hectares and falls under the 572119 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Chiknayakanhalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalapura

As per Census 2011, Gopalapura village has a total population of 523 people, consisting of 248 males and 275 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 1,108 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 324 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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

Gopalapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banasankarai Ha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Gopalapura is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Gopalapura is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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