Gopalpur - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Naikanidihi and around 61 km from Bhadrak. Andola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 395035. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 756164 pincode. Basudebpur is the nearest town, located about 21 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 Basudevpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 1,128 people, including 564 males and 564 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.91%, with male literacy at 96.06% and female literacy at 78.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basudebpur to Gopalpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Gopalpur is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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