Kopa - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Kopa is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kopa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kopa is 200202. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.07 hectares and falls under the 223103 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kopa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaunpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kopa

According to the 2011 Census, Kopa village had a total population of 2,019 people, including 1,021 males and 998 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.92%, with male literacy at 84.16% and female literacy at 61.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 471.

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

Nearby Villages of Kopa

Kopa 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 Kopa

Kopa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Kopa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kopa is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kopa

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

Health Facilities in Kopa

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

FAQs about Kopa