Gopalpur - Baramba, Cuttack

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Baramba tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Badamba and around 130 km from Cuttack. Gopalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 398731. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 754031 pincode. Badamba is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Baramba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 1,448 people, including 741 males and 707 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.92%, with male literacy at 88.38% and female literacy at 71.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 555.

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 Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badamba to Gopalpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Gopalpur is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 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