Seaport · India
Port of Gopalpur
Gopalpur (India) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49500). It lies on the Bay of Bengal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INGPR
- World Port Index no.
- 49500
- Coordinates
- 19.30°N, 84.97°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Cargo pier depth | 15.0 m |
|---|---|
| Max vessel length | 240.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 36.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 13.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radiotelephone
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 1,360 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,380 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,230 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Gopalpur, with full port guides:
- Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port) · 270 nm
- Chattogram (Chittagong) · 420 nm
- Chennai · 460 nm
- Yangon (Thilawa) · 660 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Gopalpur
Where is Port of Gopalpur?
Gopalpur (India) lies on the Bay of Bengal, at about 19.30°N, 84.97°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gopalpur?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INGPR for Gopalpur. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Gopalpur?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 240.0 m, beam 36.0 m, draft 13.5 m for Gopalpur. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Gopalpur from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,360 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,230 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port), Chattogram (Chittagong), Chennai.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Gopalpur?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Gopalpur through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.