Gophan - Roha, Raigad

Gophan is a village situated in the Roha tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Roha Ashtami and around 56 km from Alibag. Shedsai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gophan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gophan is 554294. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.77 hectares and falls under the 402109 pincode. Roha Ashtami is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gophan

According to the 2011 Census, Gophan village had a total population of 530 people, including 262 males and 268 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.30%, with male literacy at 94.37% and female literacy at 82.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Gophan

Gophan 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 Gophan

Gophan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nidi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Roha Ashtami to Gophan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Gophan is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gophan

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

Health Facilities in Gophan

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

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