Khopalasi

Khopalasi is a village located in Matigara subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.7km away from sub-district headquarter Kadamtala. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Khopalasi village. As per 2009 stats, Patharghata is the gram panchayat of Khopalasi village.

Here you can discover what makes Khopalasi unique in its vibrant Matigara-Darjiling region. You’ll see Khopalasi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khopalasi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khopalasi is 306504. The village spans a total geographical area of 170.37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 734010. Siliguri is nearest town to Khopalasi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khopalasi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Matigara-naxalbari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khopalasi

Population of Khopalasi

According to the 2011 Census, Khopalasi has a total population of about 5,284, with approximately 2,934 males and 2,350 females. The sex ratio is around 800 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 500 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 649 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 819. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.04%, with male literacy at about 82.99% and female literacy near 69.62%. There are around 987 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khopalasi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khopalasi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khopalasi. As per the 2011 stats, Khopalasi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khopalasi

Knowing the nearby villages of Khopalasi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khopalasi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khopalasi