Golpur - Krushna Prasad, Puri
Golpur is a village situated in the Krushna Prasad tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krushna Prasad and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Budhibar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Golpur is 410169. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 752032 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.
Golpur 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 Golpur
According to the 2011 Census, Golpur village had a total population of 249 people, including 129 males and 120 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.88%, with male literacy at 89.57% and female literacy at 75.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.
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 | 249 | 129 | 120 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 36 | 16 | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 184 | 103 | 81 |
| Illiterate Population | 65 | 26 | 39 |
Nearby Villages of Golpur
Golpur 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 Golpur
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Golpur is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Golpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Golpur
Where is Golpur located?
Golpur village is located in Krushna Prasad Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Golpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Golpur is Budhibar.
What is the pincode of Golpur?
The pincode of Golpur is 752032.
What is the population of Golpur?
Golpur had a total population of 249, including 129 males and 120 females.
How many households are there in Golpur?
Golpur had 59 households.
What is the literacy rate in Golpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Golpur was 82.88%. Male literacy was 89.57% and female literacy was 75.70%.