Gopalpur - Athmallik, Angul

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Athmallik and around 90 km from Anugul . Purunmantri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 404835. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Athmallik Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 245 people, including 121 males and 124 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.51%, with male literacy at 85.58% and female literacy at 59.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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 facilities are available within >10 km of the Gopalpur. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Gopalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Gopalpur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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