Gopalpur - Kelapur, Yavatmal

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Kelapur tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandharkaoda and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Akoli Bk serves as the Village Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 543516. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.54 hectares and falls under the 445302 pincode. Pandharkaoda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 1,591 people, including 856 males and 735 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.74%, with male literacy at 87.06% and female literacy at 73.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 910.

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

Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pimpalkhuti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandharkaoda to Gopalpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal 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