Gopikantapur - Kakatpur, Puri

Gopikantapur is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kakatpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Suhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopikantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopikantapur is 409131. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 752107 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gopikantapur 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 Gopikantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gopikantapur village had a total population of 686 people, including 359 males and 327 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.84%, with male literacy at 93.98% and female literacy at 83.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopikantapur

Gopikantapur 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 Gopikantapur

Public transport in the Gopikantapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Gopikantapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gopikantapur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopikantapur

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

Health Facilities in Gopikantapur

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

FAQs about Gopikantapur