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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chopata village had a total population of 547 people, including 296 males and 251 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.31%, with male literacy at 96.69% and female literacy at 71.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chopata