Kop - Rasra, Ballia

Kop is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Kop village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kop is 198393. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.57 hectares and falls under the 221712 pincode. Rasra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kop

As per Census 2011, Kop village has a total population of 2,884 people, consisting of 1,506 males and 1,378 females. The village has 436 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 463 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,691 literate and 1,193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 573 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 84 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kop are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kop

Kop 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 Kop

Kop is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajmalpur Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rasra to Kop is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Kop is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kop

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

Health Facilities in Kop

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

FAQs about Kop