Gopapur - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Gopapur is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Ghatgaon and around 25 km from Kendujhar. Toranipokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopapur is 386575. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 758029 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Ghasipura 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 511 people, including 265 males and 246 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.00%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 70.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 462.

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

Public transport in the Gopapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Gopapur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gopapur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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