Gopa - Banki, Cuttack

Gopa is a village situated in the Banki tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banki and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Anuary serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopa is 398952. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 754009 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Gopa 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 Gopa

According to the 2011 Census, Gopa village had a total population of 844 people, including 448 males and 396 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.43%, with male literacy at 93.81% and female literacy at 80.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopa

Gopa 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 Gopa

Gopa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaipada Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Gopa is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Gopa is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopa

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

Health Facilities in Gopa

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

FAQs about Gopa