Opara - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Opara is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Opara village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Opara is 537451. The village covers a total geographical area of 669.32 hectares and falls under the 441803 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Opara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Opara

According to the 2011 Census, Opara village had a total population of 1,643 people, including 853 males and 790 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.31%, with male literacy at 84.96% and female literacy at 66.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Opara

Opara 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 Opara

Opara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Wadegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Opara is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Opara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Opara

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

Health Facilities in Opara

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

FAQs about Opara