Khopad - Poladpur, Raigad

Khopad is a village situated in the Poladpur tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from Poladpur and around 151 km from Alibag. Govele serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khopad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khopad is 555179. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.53 hectares and falls under the 402303 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Khopad

According to the 2011 Census, Khopad village had a total population of 163 people, including 73 males and 90 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,233 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.53%, with male literacy at 89.39% and female literacy at 56.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Khopad

Khopad 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 Khopad

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khopad. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Khopad is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Khopad is about 151 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khopad

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

Health Facilities in Khopad

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

FAQs about Khopad