Gopalpur - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Narala and around 26 km from Bhawanipatna. Gobardhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 422842. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna 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 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 574 people, consisting of 275 males and 299 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 278 literate and 296 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 facilities are available within >10 km of the Gopalpur. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gopalpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gopalpur is about 26 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 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