Gopalpur - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rengalipalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 424151. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 45 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 Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 756 people, consisting of 374 males and 382 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 343 literate and 413 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 320 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population756374382
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1024458
Scheduled Castes (SC)1517279
Scheduled Tribes (ST)320159161
Literate Population343234109
Illiterate Population413140273

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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TalpadarNorth-West1.79 km
BhainripaliEast1.96 km
BimalaNorth-East2.59 km
KuchagaonSouth3.12 km
KumjorWest3.56 km
PandaripakhanWest3.68 km
MohangudaNorth-East3.80 km
RenalpaliNorth3.93 km
KadlibahaliNorth-East4.12 km
KarmeliSouth-East4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gopalpur. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Gopalpur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gopalpur is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gopalpur

Where is Gopalpur located?

Gopalpur village is located in Jayapatna Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopalpur is Rengalipalli.

What is the pincode of Gopalpur?

The pincode of Gopalpur is 766018.

What is the population of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur has a total population of 756, including 374 males and 382 females.

How many households are there in Gopalpur?

There are 201 households in Gopalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur is 45.37%. Male literacy is 62.57% and female literacy is 28.53%.