Gopalpur - Balikuda, Jagatsinghapur

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Balikuda tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balikuda and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 398291. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 754108 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 1,016 people, consisting of 503 males and 513 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 745 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 406 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gopalpur are given below:

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

Public transport in the Gopalpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Gopalpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 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:

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