Khopad

Khopad is a village located in Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Chiplun (tehsildar office) and 102km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Khopad village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Khopad unique in its vibrant Chiplun-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Khopad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khopad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khopad is 565196. The village spans a total geographical area of 469 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415628. Chiplun is nearest town to Khopad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khopad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khopad

Population of Khopad

According to the 2011 Census, Khopad has a total population of about 386, with approximately 180 males and 206 females. The sex ratio is around 1144 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.42%, with male literacy at about 88.89% and female literacy near 78.64%. There are around 119 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khopad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khopad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khopad. As per the 2011 stats, Khopad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khopad

Knowing the nearby villages of Khopad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khopad.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khopad