Sopa - Bagmundi, Purulia

Sopa is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.8 km from Pathardihi and around 65.4 km from Purulia. Tunturi-suisa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sopa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sopa is 331522. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.63 hectares and falls under the 723143 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Sopa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sopa

As per Census 2011, Sopa village has a total population of 1,674 people, consisting of 873 males and 801 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 262 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 876 literate and 798 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 236 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sopa

Sopa 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 Sopa

Sopa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Suisa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Sopa is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sopa is about 65.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sopa

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

Health Facilities in Sopa

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

FAQs about Sopa