Gopapalli - Sheragada, Ganjam

Gopapalli is a village situated in the Sheragada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Badagada and around 70 km from Chatrapur. Bandhaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopapalli is 411144. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Gopapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gopapalli village had a total population of 702 people, including 374 males and 328 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.67%, with male literacy at 60.49% and female literacy at 37.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopapalli

Gopapalli 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 Gopapalli

Gopapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Gopapalli is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gopapalli is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopapalli

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

Health Facilities in Gopapalli

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

FAQs about Gopapalli