Gopalpur
Gopalpur is a Town and Tehsil in Ganjam District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Gopalpur Block (CD) is 03094. The total area of Gopalpur Tehsil is 62 km², which includes 50.79 km² of rural area and 10.81 km² of urban area. Gopalpur has a sex ratio of approximately 931 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gopalpur Tehsil
Gopalpur Tehsil has a total of 27 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gopalpur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alipur | Narayanpur | Brahmapur (12 km) |
| 2 | Antarbatia | Karapalli | Brahmapur (14 km) |
| 3 | Aruapalli | Ganju | Brahmapur (6 km) |
| 4 | Badagumula | Badakusasthalli | Brahmapur (6 km) |
| 5 | Badakustalli | Badakusasthalli | Brahmapur (11 km) |
| 6 | Badapur | Karapalli | Brahmapur (14 km) |
| 7 | Bikrampur | Karapalli | Brahmapur (12 km) |
| 8 | Boxipalli | Boxipalli | Brahmapur (19 km) |
| 9 | Dura Bahadurpetta | Dura | Brahmapur (3 km) |
| 10 | Golabandha | Golabandha | Gopalpur |
| 11 | Gounju | Ganju | Brahmapur (8 km) |
| 12 | Hatipada | Kalampur | Brahmapur (20 km) |
| 13 | Kamalapur | Kalampur | Brahmapur (17 km) |
| 14 | Kodarapalli | Kalampur | Brahmapur (11 km) |
| 15 | Korapalli | Karapalli | Brahmapur (10 km) |
| 16 | Luhajhara | Luhajhar | Brahmapur (12 km) |
| 17 | Mandiapalli | Karapalli | Brahmapur (1 km) |
| 18 | Mansurkota | Narayanpur | Brahmapur (16 km) |
| 19 | Mishrapalli | Ganju | Brahmapur (8 km) |
| 20 | Narayanpur | Narayanpur | Brahmapur (13 km) |
| 21 | Palligumula | Badakusasthalli | Brahmapur (8 km) |
| 22 | Pathara | Dura | Brahmapur (2 km) |
| 23 | Ramachandrapur | Dura | Brahmapur (8 km) |
| 24 | Rangeilunda | Karapalli | Brahmapur (12 km) |
| 25 | Sanakustalli | Badakusasthalli | Brahmapur (9 km) |
| 26 | Sitalapalli | Luhajhar | Brahmapur (14 km) |
| 27 | Venkatraipur | Boxipalli | Gopalpur |
Population of Gopalpur Tehsil
The population profile of Gopalpur Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Gopalpur Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,957 | 50,103 | 17,854 |
| Male Population | 35,185 | 25,695 | 9,490 |
| Female Population | 32,772 | 24,408 | 8,364 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,462 | 5,472 | 1,990 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,972 | 2,895 | 1,077 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,490 | 2,577 | 913 |
| Literate Population | 41,976 | 31,353 | 10,623 |
| Literate Male Population | 24,929 | 18,430 | 6,499 |
| Literate Female Population | 17,047 | 12,923 | 4,124 |
| Illiterate Population | 25,981 | 18,750 | 7,231 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,256 | 7,265 | 2,991 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,725 | 11,485 | 4,240 |
| Total Households | 14,936 | 10,966 | 3,970 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Gopalpur Tehsil is around 67,957 people. This includes 35,185 males and 32,772 females. Rural population is about 50,103 (25,695 males and 24,408 females), while urban population is nearly 17,854 (9,490 males and 8,364 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,462 of the population, with 3,972 boys and 3,490 girls. Rural areas have 5,472 children, and urban areas have about 1,990 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 41,976 literate people in Gopalpur Tehsil, including 24,929 literate males and 17,047 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 31,353 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,623 people.
- About 25,981 people in Gopalpur Tehsil are not literate, including 10,256 males and 15,725 females. Rural areas include 18,750 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,231 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 14,936 households, with 10,966 in villages and 3,970 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gopalpur Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 13,085 | 11,696 | 1,389 |
| SC Male Population | 6,509 | 5,823 | 686 |
| SC Female Population | 6,576 | 5,873 | 703 |
| Total ST Population | 363 | 258 | 105 |
| ST Male Population | 255 | 164 | 91 |
| ST Female Population | 108 | 94 | 14 |
| Population Density | 1,103 / km² | 987 / km² | 1,652 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gopalpur Tehsil is approximately 13,085 people, including 6,509 males and 6,576 females. Around 11,696 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,389 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gopalpur Tehsil is about 363 people, including 255 males and 108 females. Around 258 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 105 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,103 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 987 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,652 people per sq. km.