Chop - Desaiganj (Vadasa), Gadchiroli

Chop is a village situated in the Desaiganj (Vadasa) tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desaiganj (vadasa) and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Chop village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chop is 538481. The village covers a total geographical area of 1139.71 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chop

According to the 2011 Census, Chop village had a total population of 3,233 people, including 1,614 males and 1,619 females, living in 817 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.80%, with male literacy at 89.10% and female literacy at 70.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 508, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Chop

Chop 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 Chop

Chop is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Chop is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Chop is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chop

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

Health Facilities in Chop

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

FAQs about Chop