Gopalpur - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Dhamanagar and around 11 km from Bhadrak. Bishnupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 394603. The village covers a total geographical area of 40 hectares and falls under the 756117 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Bhandaripokhari 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 238 people, including 123 males and 115 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.36%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 81.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Gopalpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Gopalpur is about 11 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