Gourpali - Bhatli, Bargarh

Gourpali is a village situated in the Bhatli tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatli and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Narangpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gourpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gourpali is 380683. The village covers a total geographical area of 527 hectares and falls under the 768030 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Gourpali

According to the 2011 Census, Gourpali village had a total population of 524 people, including 269 males and 255 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.62%, with male literacy at 82.64% and female literacy at 64.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gourpali

Gourpali 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 Gourpali

Gourpali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Gourpali is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gourpali

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gourpali village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gourpali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gourpali village are given below:

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