Gopadihi - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Gopadihi is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Brahmani Tarang and around 132 km from Sundargarh. Jadakudar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gopadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopadihi is 384585. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 769004 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gopadihi

According to the 2011 Census, Gopadihi village had a total population of 826 people, including 416 males and 410 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.30%, with male literacy at 77.25% and female literacy at 56.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 605.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopadihi

Gopadihi 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 Gopadihi

Gopadihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lathikata, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Gopadihi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gopadihi is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopadihi

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

Health Facilities in Gopadihi

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

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