Gopalpur - Astaranga, Puri
Gopalpur is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Naiguan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 409205. The village covers a total geographical area of 1 hectares and falls under the 752119 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 33 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 Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gopalpur
According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpur village had a total population of 400 people, including 201 males and 199 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.08%, with male literacy at 92.70% and female literacy at 75.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 400 | 201 | 199 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 23 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 301 | 165 | 136 |
| Illiterate Population | 99 | 36 | 63 |
Nearby Villages of Gopalpur
Gopalpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gopalpur
Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Gopalpur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gopalpur is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Gopalpur
Where is Gopalpur located?
Gopalpur village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gopalpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Gopalpur is Naiguan.
What is the pincode of Gopalpur?
The pincode of Gopalpur is 752119.
What is the population of Gopalpur?
Gopalpur had a total population of 400, including 201 males and 199 females.
How many households are there in Gopalpur?
Gopalpur had 98 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gopalpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gopalpur was 84.08%. Male literacy was 92.70% and female literacy was 75.56%.