Gholapur - Banki, Cuttack

Gholapur is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 67 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Kantapanhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gholapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gholapur is 398881. The village covers a total geographical area of 1219 hectares and falls under the 754299 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gholapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gholapur village had a total population of 2,959 people, including 1,502 males and 1,457 females, living in 675 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.66%, with male literacy at 79.42% and female literacy at 65.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 629.

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

Nearby Villages of Gholapur

Gholapur 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 Gholapur

Gholapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ghantikhal Nidhipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Gholapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Gholapur is about 62 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 Gholapur

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

Health Facilities in Gholapur

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

FAQs about Gholapur