Gopalapatnam is situated on the left bank of river Thandava in Payakaraopeta Mandal of Visakhapatnam district. It lies about 10 Km. south of Tuni railway station in course of exploration in and around the village   stone  veneered  stupas,  Brick  built  stupas,

viharas, title and early historic pottery were noticed in side the village, as also on the hill ranges, locally known as ‘Budhikonda’, ‘Seethammakonda’, ‘Burolametta’ and ‘Veerulametta’. The entire village appears to have been built on ancient habitation.