Alopa - Palera, Tikamgarh

Alopa is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Guda Najdeek Pali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alopa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alopa is 456982. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.36 hectares and falls under the 472221 pincode. Palera is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Alopa

According to the 2011 Census, Alopa village had a total population of 991 people, including 527 males and 464 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.11%, with male literacy at 54.46% and female literacy at 36.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Alopa

Alopa 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 Alopa

Alopa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikamgarh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palera to Alopa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Alopa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alopa

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

Health Facilities in Alopa

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

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