Kope - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Kope is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kope village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kope is 497633. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.11 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kope village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kope

According to the 2011 Census, Kope village had a total population of 2,653 people, including 1,294 males and 1,359 females, living in 609 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.12%, with male literacy at 83.57% and female literacy at 67.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 380, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Kope

Kope 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 Kope

Kope is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Kope is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kope is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kope

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

Health Facilities in Kope

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

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