Bopele - Karjat, Raigad

Bopele is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Karjat and around 13 km from Alibag. Kolhare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bopele village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bopele is 553544. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.14 hectares and falls under the 410101 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bopele

As per Census 2011, Bopele village has a total population of 593 people, consisting of 335 males and 258 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 770 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 500 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 104 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population593335258
Child Population (0–6 yrs)602436
Scheduled Castes (SC)975542
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1049014
Literate Population500307193
Illiterate Population932865

Nearby Villages of Bopele

Bopele 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)
KolhareSouth-East0.79 km
DhamoteNorth0.90 km
BorleSouth-West0.94 km
JiteSouth2.01 km
TalwadeNorth-East2.06 km
Malegaon T. Kothal KhalatiNorth2.08 km
KolhiwaliSouth-East2.22 km
Pimploli Bk.East2.49 km
KumbheSouth2.69 km
MamdapurWest2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bopele

Public transport in the Bopele is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Neral, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Bopele is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bopele is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bopele

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bopele

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

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

FAQs about Bopele

Where is Bopele located?

Bopele village is located in Karjat Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bopele?

The Gram Panchayat of Bopele is Kolhare.

What is the pincode of Bopele?

The pincode of Bopele is 410101.

What is the population of Bopele?

Bopele has a total population of 593, including 335 males and 258 females.

How many households are there in Bopele?

There are 125 households in Bopele.

What is the literacy rate in Bopele?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bopele is 84.32%. Male literacy is 91.64% and female literacy is 74.81%.