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

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 335 people, including 164 males and 171 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.07%, with male literacy at 93.20% and female literacy at 87.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141.

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

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

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.

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:

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