Gopapur - Khallikote, Ganjam

Gopapur is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Khalikote and around 40 km from Chatrapur. Chikilli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopapur is 411910. The village covers a total geographical area of 335 hectares and falls under the 761030 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gopapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopapur village had a total population of 1,800 people, including 949 males and 851 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.11%, with male literacy at 69.25% and female literacy at 45.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopapur

Gopapur 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 Gopapur

Gopapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Gopapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gopapur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopapur

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

Health Facilities in Gopapur

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

FAQs about Gopapur