Gopapur - Banspal, Keonjhar

Gopapur is a village situated in the Banspal tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from Nayakote and around 53 km from Kendujhar. Taramakant serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopapur is 386271. The village covers a total geographical area of 463 hectares and falls under the 758085 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 48 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 Telkoi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopapur village had a total population of 740 people, including 365 males and 375 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.49%, with male literacy at 69.93% and female literacy at 47.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 401.

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 Nayagarh, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Gopapur is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gopapur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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