Gopalapur - Gania, Nayagarh

Gopalapur is a village situated in the Gania tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gania and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Karadapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalapur is 405378. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 752085 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Gopalapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalapur village had a total population of 130 people, including 69 males and 61 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 79.37% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalapur

Gopalapur 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 Gopalapur

Gopalapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Gopalapur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Gopalapur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalapur

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

Health Facilities in Gopalapur

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

FAQs about Gopalapur