Chopa - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Chopa is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 40.6 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chopa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chopa is 324538. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.46 hectares and falls under the 712308 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chopa

According to the 2011 Census, Chopa village had a total population of 2,821 people, including 1,415 males and 1,406 females, living in 746 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.56%, with male literacy at 85.19% and female literacy at 68.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,027, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 574.

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

Nearby Villages of Chopa

Chopa 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 Chopa

Chopa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Chopa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chopa is about 40.6 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 Chopa

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

Health Facilities in Chopa

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

FAQs about Chopa