Gopalpur - Loisinga, Balangir

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loisinga and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Hirapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 419955. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 28 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 Loisingha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 786 people, consisting of 399 males and 387 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 493 literate and 293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 245 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gopalpur are given below:

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Gopalpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gopalpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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