Khopali - Bagbahra, Mahasamund

Khopali is a village situated in the Bagbahra tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagbahara and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Khopali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khopali is 446688. The village covers a total geographical area of 508.39 hectares and falls under the 493449 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Khopali

As per Census 2011, Khopali village has a total population of 1,202 people, consisting of 614 males and 588 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 783 literate and 419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 308 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,202614588
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1306763
Scheduled Castes (SC)308157151
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643430
Literate Population783463320
Illiterate Population419151268

Nearby Villages of Khopali

Khopali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Fulwari KhurdSouth-East1.63 km
Fulwari KalanSouth-East1.95 km
SonaputiSouth2.00 km
Bagbahara Kalan(viran)North-West2.06 km
BihajharNorth-East2.21 km
Bagbahara KhurdNorth2.33 km
Ghunchapali KalanWest2.49 km
KasahibaharaEast3.30 km
ManboySouth-West3.49 km
KalyanpurNorth3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khopali

Khopali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Khopali is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Khopali is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khopali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khopali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khopali

Where is Khopali located?

Khopali village is located in Bagbahra Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khopali?

Khopali is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khopali?

The pincode of Khopali is 493449.

What is the population of Khopali?

Khopali has a total population of 1,202, including 614 males and 588 females.

How many households are there in Khopali?

There are 281 households in Khopali.

What is the literacy rate in Khopali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khopali is 65.14%. Male literacy is 75.41% and female literacy is 54.42%.