Chopata - Narayanbagar, Chamoli

Chopata is a village situated in the Narayanbagar tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Tharali and around 91 km from Gopeshwar. Chopta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chopata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chopata is 041518. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.87 hectares and falls under the 246453 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Chopata

As per Census 2011, Chopata village has a total population of 547 people, consisting of 296 males and 251 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 424 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population547296251
Child Population (0–6 yrs)502426
Scheduled Castes (SC)1196455
Literate Population424263161
Illiterate Population1233390

Nearby Villages of Chopata

Chopata 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)
BhainswadaEast0.63 km
SoltaNorth-West1.07 km
BhagotaEast1.22 km
ArkhandaEast1.49 km
LodhalaNorth1.58 km
MahadNorth-East1.74 km
RainsNorth-East1.78 km
PharkotNorth-West2.14 km
BetharaNorth2.36 km
TolyonNorth-East2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chopata

Chopata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Chopata is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Chopata is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chopata

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chopata

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

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

FAQs about Chopata

Where is Chopata located?

Chopata village is located in Narayanbagar Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chopata?

The Gram Panchayat of Chopata is Chopta.

What is the pincode of Chopata?

The pincode of Chopata is 246453.

What is the population of Chopata?

Chopata has a total population of 547, including 296 males and 251 females.

How many households are there in Chopata?

There are 122 households in Chopata.

What is the literacy rate in Chopata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chopata is 77.51%. Male literacy is 88.85% and female literacy is 64.14%.