Gopa - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Gopa is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Nandipada and around 98 km from Kendujhar. Hatadihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopa is 387171. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gopa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anandapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopa

According to the 2011 Census, Gopa village had a total population of 1,210 people, including 593 males and 617 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.99%, with male literacy at 85.77% and female literacy at 72.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 515.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gopa

Gopa 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 Gopa

Gopa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Gopa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gopa is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gopa village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gopa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gopa village are given below:

FAQs about Gopa