Gorapur - Brahmagiri, Puri

Gorapur is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmagiri and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Pirijipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gorapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorapur is 410068. The village covers a total geographical area of 236 hectares and falls under the 752010 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Gorapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gorapur village had a total population of 1,020 people, including 507 males and 513 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.71%, with male literacy at 94.77% and female literacy at 82.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorapur

Gorapur 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 Gorapur

Gorapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalupara Ghat, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Gorapur is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gorapur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorapur

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

Health Facilities in Gorapur

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

FAQs about Gorapur