Gopalpur - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati
Gopalpur is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Parlakhemundi and around 2 km from Paralakhemundi. Katalakaitha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 414649. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 5 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 Paralakhemundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| B.sitapur | South-West | 0.71 km |
| Dhamunigan | East | 1.41 km |
| Devidi | South | 1.42 km |
| Katalkaitha | North-West | 1.60 km |
| Kerandi | South-West | 1.77 km |
| Ranadevi | North-East | 1.93 km |
| Jajpur | West | 2.05 km |
| Jagatsingpur | West | 2.10 km |
| Amara | South | 2.20 km |
| Subhadranarayanpur | North | 2.27 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur
Public transport in the Gopalpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Gopalpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gopalpur is about 2 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Gopalpur
Where is Gopalpur located?
Gopalpur village is located in Paralakhemundi Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gopalpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Gopalpur is Katalakaitha.
What is the pincode of Gopalpur?
The pincode of Gopalpur is 761016.