Gopalpur - Jatani, Khordha

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Jatani tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jatani and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Janla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 407808. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 752050 pincode. Jatani is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Jatani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 335 people, consisting of 164 males and 171 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 63 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population335164171
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331716
Scheduled Castes (SC)1416675
Literate Population272137135
Illiterate Population632736

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)
DakhinamundamuhanNorth-East0.64 km
OgarsuanSouth-East1.06 km
OgalapadaNorth-West1.56 km
UttarmundamuhanNorth1.65 km
GobindapurWest1.73 km
MahuraEast2.00 km
Sathuakera GopalpurNorth-East2.15 km
JanlaNorth2.40 km
SantarapurNorth-East2.50 km
AlakarNorth-West2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur

Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Retang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jatani to Gopalpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Gopalpur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 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 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gopalpur

Where is Gopalpur located?

Gopalpur village is located in Jatani Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gopalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gopalpur is Janla.

What is the pincode of Gopalpur?

The pincode of Gopalpur is 752050.

What is the population of Gopalpur?

Gopalpur has a total population of 335, including 164 males and 171 females.

How many households are there in Gopalpur?

There are 75 households in Gopalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur is 81.19%. Male literacy is 83.54% and female literacy is 78.95%.