Gopurapuram - Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Gopurapuram is a village situated in the Virudhachalam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virudhachalam and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Gopurapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopurapuram is 637132. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.4 hectares and falls under the 606003 pincode. Virudhachalam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Gopurapuram

As per Census 2011, Gopurapuram village has a total population of 869 people, consisting of 430 males and 439 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 562 literate and 307 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopurapuram

Gopurapuram 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 Gopurapuram

Gopurapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vridhachalam Jn, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Gopurapuram 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.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopurapuram

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

Health Facilities in Gopurapuram

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

FAQs about Gopurapuram