Sopda - Bhopalgarh, Jodhpur

Sopda is a village situated in the Bhopalgarh tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhopalgarh and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Hiradesar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sopda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sopda is 084820. The village covers a total geographical area of 1341.33 hectares and falls under the 342603 pincode. Pipar City is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Sopda

According to the 2011 Census, Sopda village had a total population of 1,264 people, including 658 males and 606 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.63%, with male literacy at 76.30% and female literacy at 39.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,264658606
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1408060
Scheduled Castes (SC)308158150
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population659441218
Illiterate Population605217388

Nearby Villages of Sopda

Sopda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HiradesarWest4.03 km
Tambariya KalanWest4.60 km
DhoruSouth-East4.64 km
Bhairu NagarNorth5.81 km
Tambariya KhurdSouth-West6.30 km
Artiya KhurdSouth7.33 km
Artiya KalanSouth7.39 km
KuriSouth-East7.66 km
BiraniWest8.00 km
RudiyaNorth-West8.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sopda

Public transport in the Sopda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sathin Road, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipar City to Sopda is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Sopda is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sopda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sopda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sopda

Where is Sopda located?

Sopda village is located in Bhopalgarh Tehsil, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sopda?

The Gram Panchayat of Sopda is Hiradesar.

What is the pincode of Sopda?

The pincode of Sopda is 342603.

What is the population of Sopda?

Sopda had a total population of 1,264, including 658 males and 606 females.

How many households are there in Sopda?

Sopda had 240 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sopda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sopda was 58.63%. Male literacy was 76.30% and female literacy was 39.93%.