Gopalput - Machh Kund, Koraput

Gopalput is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Thusuba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalput is 429591. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 92 km away.

Gopalput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gopalput

As per Census 2011, Gopalput village has a total population of 83 people, consisting of 36 males and 47 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 1,305 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 56 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalput

Gopalput 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 Gopalput

Public transport in the Gopalput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Gopalput is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Gopalput is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalput

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

Health Facilities in Gopalput

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

FAQs about Gopalput