Chopara - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Chopara is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Chhamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chopara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chopara is 410510. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Chopara

According to the 2011 Census, Chopara village had a total population of 1,682 people, including 864 males and 818 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.46%, with male literacy at 76.46% and female literacy at 60.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 570.

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

Nearby Villages of Chopara

Chopara 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 Chopara

Chopara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Chopara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Chopara is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chopara

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

Health Facilities in Chopara

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

FAQs about Chopara