Khopa - Bhatgaon, Surajpur

Khopa is a village situated in the Bhatgaon tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhaiyathan and around 45 km from Ambikapur. Khopa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khopa is 432770. The village covers a total geographical area of 855.27 hectares and falls under the 497235 pincode. Surajpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Khopa

As per Census 2011, Khopa village has a total population of 2,896 people, consisting of 1,453 males and 1,443 females. The village has 657 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 505 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,266 literate and 1,630 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 376 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khopa

Khopa 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 Khopa

Khopa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karonji, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surajpur to Khopa is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Khopa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khopa

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

Health Facilities in Khopa

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

FAQs about Khopa