Gopalpur - Jaleswar, Balasore

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Raibania and around 75 km from Baleshwar. Olmara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 391372. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 44 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 Jaleswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 1,001 people, including 489 males and 512 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.32%, with male literacy at 81.67% and female literacy at 67.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 546, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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 Dantan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Gopalpur is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gopalpur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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