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Country India State Orissa District Ganjam Elevation 1 m (3 ft) Population

(2001) Total 6,660 Languages Official Oriya Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 0680 Sex ratio 1000 / Gopalpur is a town and notified area in Ganjam district in the Indian state of Orissa. Gopalpur is located at 1916N 8455E / 19.27N 84.92E19.27; 84.92. It has an average elevation of 1 metres (3 ft). / Gopalpur-on-Sea is a famous sea beach near the coast of Bay of Bengal and a tourist destination near Brahmapur. It is about 15 km by road from Brahmapur.

 Gopalpur is located at 1916N 8455E / 19.27N 84.92E19.27; 84.92. It has an /

average elevation of 1 metres (3 ft). Gopalpur-on-Sea is a beach and tourist attraction near Berhampur. It is about 15 km by road from the nearest town, Berhampur. It on the shore of the Bay of Bengal.

 As of 2001 India census, Gopalpur had a population of 6660. Males constitute 50% of

the population and females 50%. Gopalpur has an average literacy rate of 51%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 59%, and female literacy is 42%. In Gopalpur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

 Gopalpur also has an ancient, commercial port, now lying in ruins. From an obscure

little fishing village, Gopalpur became a prominent trading port during the days of British East India Company. The East India Company built large warehouses and godowns because the trade with Burma had picked up and it had become a trading point for rice from Rangoon. The British and the wealthy Bengalis, who once made Gopalpur a vibrant, happening place, have left. Gopalpur has reverted to being a quiet, relaxed place but with one major difference it is one of India's most sought after beaches, with a distinct charm of its own.

 Barely 16 km away from Brahmapur, the commercial hub of southern Orissa and close

to the border of Andhra Pradesh, is the tiny town of Gopalpur on the Bay of Bengal. This languorous beach with coconut groves, casuarinas and gentle sand dunes is deserted for miles.

 Renovated in 1970s at the initiative of the Orissa government, the jetties were

supposed to revive the trading activities of Gopalpur port. It's a wonderful drive-in for the people and from the beach, vast expanse of deep blue sea and the horizon can be seen. Another thrilling sight is the long stretch of cashew nut trees. Cashew nuts are processed here and exported. A major landmark of Gopalpur-on-Sea is its lighthouse. The view from the top is splendid and one can see at a glance the entire town of Gopalpur. Gopalour-on-sea is also famous for its 'beach festival' organized annually. A nearby beach is Dhabaleshwar, which also houses temple of the same name.

 Gopalpur on sea has got a lovely beach that is absolutely deserted. The only sign of life

that one gets to see is in the afternoon when the fishermen come back to shores with their fishes caught during the morning hour and the women loading them in large "tokris" (baskets) and carry them away for selling off in local markets. Apart from that you can see a lot many red crabs walking on the beach. In the evening many people from Brahmapur drive in to Gopalpur on sea to have a peaceful time sitting on sea shore

 Gopalpur Beach Fesival:The first Gopalpur beach festival was started in the year 1996

by Ganjam District Hotel Association to promote tourism and culture. The concept of Gopalpur Beach Festival was conceived by Mr V.Santosh Kumar and Mr Sayed Rahim Members of Ganjam district Hotel Association,Brahmapur

 Current MLA from Gopalpur (SC) Assembly Constituency is Pradeep panigrahi of

[BJD], who won the seat in State elections of 2009. Previous MLAs from this seat include Rama Chandra Sethy who won this seat in 2000 as BJD candidate and as JD candidate in 1995 and 1990, and Ghanashyam Behera who won this seat as INC candidate in 1985 and 1977 and as INC(I) candidate in 1980. Gopalpur is part of Berhampur (Lok Sabha constituency).