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 Gram 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

As per Census 2011, Kopar village has a total population of 1,476 people, consisting of 742 males and 734 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,070 literate and 406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 515 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,476742734
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1557877
Scheduled Castes (SC)3-3
Scheduled Tribes (ST)515253262
Literate Population1,070590480
Illiterate Population406152254

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HanumanpadaSouth-East1.37 km
KalaveSouth-West1.77 km
Dolvi DababaSouth1.87 km
RaveNorth-East1.89 km
DavreSouth-East2.12 km
HamrapurSouth-East2.43 km
KelavaneNorth2.69 km
TurkhulEast2.72 km
Khar Dutarfa BorliSouth2.74 km
JuipunadeNorth-West2.90 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Kopar

Where is Kopar located?

Kopar village is located in Pen Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kopar?

Kopar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kopar?

The pincode of Kopar is 402107.

What is the population of Kopar?

Kopar has a total population of 1,476, including 742 males and 734 females.

How many households are there in Kopar?

There are 322 households in Kopar.

What is the literacy rate in Kopar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kopar is 72.49%. Male literacy is 79.51% and female literacy is 65.40%.