Gopalpur - Nimapada, Puri

Gopalpur is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Bhodar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpur is 408981. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 752106 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Nimapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Gopalpur village has a total population of 355 people, consisting of 189 males and 166 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 249 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gopalpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gopalpur

Gopalpur 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 Gopalpur

Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Gopalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gopalpur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 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:

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:

FAQs about Gopalpur