Gopa - Gangakhed, Parbhani

Gopa is a village situated in the Gangakhed tehsil of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangakhed and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Parbhani. Gopa village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopa is 547006. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.78 hectares and falls under the 431514 pincode. Gangakhed is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gopa

According to the 2011 Census, Gopa village had a total population of 1,381 people, including 723 males and 658 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 89.26% and female literacy at 69.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopa

Gopa 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 Gopa

Gopa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gangakher, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangakhed to Gopa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Parbhani to Gopa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gopa

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

Health Facilities in Gopa

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

FAQs about Gopa