Gopuj - Khatav, Satara

Gopuj is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Gopuj village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gopuj is 563530. The village covers a total geographical area of 1066.04 hectares and falls under the 415510 pincode. Karad is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Gopuj

According to the 2011 Census, Gopuj village had a total population of 2,222 people, including 1,111 males and 1,111 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.77%, with male literacy at 86.94% and female literacy at 74.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Gopuj

Gopuj 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 Gopuj

Gopuj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Targaon, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karad to Gopuj is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Gopuj is about 31 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 Gopuj

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

Health Facilities in Gopuj

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

FAQs about Gopuj