Opzan - Bijbehara, Anantnag

Opzan is a village situated in the Bijbehara tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijbehara and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Wopzan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Opzan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Opzan is 003602. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.5 hectares and falls under the 192124 pincode. Beijbehara is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Opzan

As per Census 2011, Opzan village has a total population of 2,727 people, consisting of 1,369 males and 1,358 females. The village has 364 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 308 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,663 literate and 1,064 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Opzan

Opzan 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 Opzan

Opzan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beijbehara to Opzan is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Opzan is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Opzan

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

Health Facilities in Opzan

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

FAQs about Opzan