Gaupada - Kanas, Puri

Gaupada is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Satyabadi and around 47 km from Puri. Trilochanapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaupada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaupada is 409565. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 752015 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Gaupada

According to the 2011 Census, Gaupada village had a total population of 605 people, including 303 males and 302 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.61%, with male literacy at 90.77% and female literacy at 82.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaupada

Gaupada 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 Gaupada

Public transport in the Gaupada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanas Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Gaupada is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gaupada is about 47 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 Gaupada

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

Health Facilities in Gaupada

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

FAQs about Gaupada