Khopada - Tirora, Gondia

Khopada is a village situated in the Tirora tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Tirora and around 42 km from Gondiya. Khopda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khopada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khopada is 537590. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.96 hectares and falls under the 441911 pincode. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Khopada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khopada

As per Census 2011, Khopada village has a total population of 757 people, consisting of 379 males and 378 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 574 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 93 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khopada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population757379378
Child Population (0–6 yrs)954748
Scheduled Castes (SC)673532
Scheduled Tribes (ST)934350
Literate Population574312262
Illiterate Population18367116

Nearby Villages of Khopada

Khopada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
IsapurNorth-East1.80 km
SarandiNorth-East2.39 km
LedadaSouth2.41 km
YedamakotWest2.42 km
PanjaraNorth-West2.45 km
GanglaEast2.48 km
KesalwadaSouth-West2.96 km
KhodgaonEast3.56 km
NawargaonEast3.69 km
SilliSouth-East3.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khopada

Khopada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mundikota, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirora to Khopada is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Khopada is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khopada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khopada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khopada

Where is Khopada located?

Khopada village is located in Tirora Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khopada?

The Gram Panchayat of Khopada is Khopda.

What is the pincode of Khopada?

The pincode of Khopada is 441911.

What is the population of Khopada?

Khopada has a total population of 757, including 379 males and 378 females.

How many households are there in Khopada?

There are 178 households in Khopada.

What is the literacy rate in Khopada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khopada is 75.83%. Male literacy is 82.32% and female literacy is 69.31%.