Roopanal - Chikodi, Belagavi

Roopanal is a village situated in the Chikodi taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Chikodi and around 85 km from Belgaum. Kerur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Roopanal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Roopanal is 597191. The village covers a total geographical area of 808.9 hectares and falls under the 591247 pincode. Chikodi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Roopanal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chikkodi-Sadalga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkodi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Roopanal

According to the 2011 Census, Roopanal village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 743 males and 688 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.21%, with male literacy at 88.62% and female literacy at 63.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Roopanal

Roopanal 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 Roopanal

Roopanal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raybag, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikodi to Roopanal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Roopanal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Roopanal

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

Health Facilities in Roopanal

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

FAQs about Roopanal