Gopalpali - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Gopalpali is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Mahulpalli and around 103 km from Sambalpur. Bankey serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopalpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopalpali is 381439. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gopalpali

According to the 2011 Census, Gopalpali village had a total population of 600 people, including 285 males and 315 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.11%, with male literacy at 81.15% and female literacy at 60.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopalpali

Gopalpali 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 Gopalpali

Gopalpali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dharuadihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Gopalpali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Gopalpali is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopalpali

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

Health Facilities in Gopalpali

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

FAQs about Gopalpali