Kopia - Sinapali, Nuapada

Kopia is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Makhapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kopia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kopia is 422204. The village covers a total geographical area of 413 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kopia

According to the 2011 Census, Kopia village had a total population of 1,273 people, including 647 males and 626 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.07%, with male literacy at 63.15% and female literacy at 44.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 537.

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

Nearby Villages of Kopia

Kopia 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 Kopia

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kopia. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Kopia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Kopia is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kopia

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

Health Facilities in Kopia

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

FAQs about Kopia