Gopalmal - Kantamal, Boudh

Gopalmal is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Manamunda and around 63 km from Baudh. Khatakhatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalmal is 418052. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 762030 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gopalmal

As per Census 2011, Gopalmal village has a total population of 633 people, consisting of 313 males and 320 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 428 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 197 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalmal

Gopalmal 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 Gopalmal

Gopalmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Gopalmal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Gopalmal is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalmal

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

Health Facilities in Gopalmal

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

FAQs about Gopalmal