Kopar - Pen, Raigad

Kopar is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Pen and around 37 km from Alibag. Kopar village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kopar is 553872. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kopar

According to the 2011 Census, Kopar village had a total population of 1,476 people, including 742 males and 734 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.00%, with male literacy at 88.86% and female literacy at 73.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Kopar

Kopar 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 Kopar

Kopar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Kopar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kopar is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kopar

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

Health Facilities in Kopar

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

FAQs about Kopar