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'''Sopra''' is a village located in the [[Bhopalgarh taluka]] [[Jodhpur District]] of [[Rajasthan]] state in western [[India]].<ref>[http://www.populationofindia.co.in/rajasthan/jodhpur/bhopalgarh/ ]{{dead link|date=October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Jodhpur/Bhopalgarh/Sopra |title=Sopra Village , Bhopalgarh Tehsil , Jodhpur District |publisher=Onefivenine.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-12}}</ref><ref>2001 Census Village code for Bhopalgarh = 01950000, {{cite web|title=2001 Census of India: List of Villages by Tehsil: Rajasthan|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|page=388|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/PLCN/DIR-08r.pdf|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20111113194734/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/PLCN/DIR-08r.pdf|archivedate=13 November 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref> It is a small [[village]]<ref>2011 Village Panchayat Code for Bhopalgarh = 35654, {{cite web|title=Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Village Panchayat Names of Bhopalgarh, Jodhpur, Rajasthan|publisher=Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India|url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=723&parenttype=B&ptype=V|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130516183153/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=723&parenttype=B&ptype=V|archivedate=16 May 2013|deadurl=no}}</ref> of |
'''Sopra''' is a village located in the [[Bhopalgarh Taluka|Bhopalgarh taluka]] [[Jodhpur District]] of [[Rajasthan]] state in western [[India]].<ref>[http://www.populationofindia.co.in/rajasthan/jodhpur/bhopalgarh/ ]{{dead link|date=October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Jodhpur/Bhopalgarh/Sopra |title=Sopra Village , Bhopalgarh Tehsil , Jodhpur District |publisher=Onefivenine.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-12}}</ref><ref>2001 Census Village code for Bhopalgarh = 01950000, {{cite web|title=2001 Census of India: List of Villages by Tehsil: Rajasthan|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|page=388|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/PLCN/DIR-08r.pdf|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20111113194734/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/PLCN/DIR-08r.pdf|archivedate=13 November 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref> It is a small [[village]]<ref>2011 Village Panchayat Code for Bhopalgarh = 35654, {{cite web|title=Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Village Panchayat Names of Bhopalgarh, Jodhpur, Rajasthan|publisher=Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India|url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=723&parenttype=B&ptype=V|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130516183153/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=723&parenttype=B&ptype=V|archivedate=16 May 2013|deadurl=no}}</ref> of Bhopalgarh Taluka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rggvy.gov.in/rggvy/rggvyportal/villcoverdetails.jsp?villcd=01952500&estcd=08&edtcd=15&blkcd=0006&elect_status=&elect_status1=&elect_status2=E&t=1 |title=Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana-Progress Of Village Electrification |publisher=Rggvy.gov.in |date=2011-10-14 |accessdate=2013-10-12}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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In the 2001 India [[census]], the village of |
In the 2001 India [[census]], the village of Sopra had a population of 1411. |
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Sopra is the nearest village from [[Bhopalgarh]] (9 km away) |
Sopra is the nearest village from [[Bhopalgarh]] (9 km away). It is a small village mostly inhabited by ''[[Jat people|Jat]]'' families. Around 300 ''Jat'', and all [[Godara clan|Godara]] families are there in the village. Other than that, there are a few people from the [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]]. Main occupation of the villagers is agriculture. Education is poor but now awareness is being spread about education{{Citation needed|date = January 2015}}. Village children used to go to nearby cities and Bhopalgarh for schooling. People speak [[Marwari language|Marwari]] language but also understand [[Hindi]]. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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It is a village surrounded by around 9 other villages and hills around it. |
It is a village surrounded by around 9 other villages and hills around it. |
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There is 'Chitorri Bhaker' 'Minger Bhakar' and 'Nathji Maharaj Ka Bhakar' on the village boundary. There is a village pond named 'Hivli Naadi |
There is ''Chitorri Bhaker,'' ''Minger Bhakar'' and ''Nathji Maharaj Ka Bhakar'' on the village boundary. There is a village pond named ''Hivli Naadi''. |
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The village has its own pond which mostly all villages of the area used to have. |
The village has its own pond which mostly all villages of the area used to have{{Citation needed|date = January 2015}}. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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==Beliefs== |
==Beliefs== |
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People mostly used to worship goddess Baayasa, |
People mostly used to worship goddess ''Baayasa'', god ''Bhomiyaji'' and ''Thakurji ([[Krishna]])''. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The village Sopra was given to |
The village Sopra was given to Gaur Rajputs of Gouravati, Maroth as [[Jagir]] by His Highness of Marwar State.As per the ancestors and books of "rao's" Maharaja of Marwar gave challenge that whoever will shot down the owl in the dark would be given the jagir of Sopra,at that time popular shooter Nathu Singh Gaur accepted the challenge and shot the owl in his first shot. He was then given jagir of Sopra and was publically honoured and was also was given post of THAKUR.After him Salam Singh became Thakur, later his son Roop Singh who was the most popular Thakur in the history of village.Presently Thakur Bhawani Singh is the Thakur and Kunwar Ajaybhan Singh is Kunwar of the village. |
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It is also said that the village was established by the three brothers who travelled to the place long back ago from KURCHI ( another village). |
It is also said that the village was established by the three brothers who travelled to the place long back ago from KURCHI ( another village). |
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Sopra
Sopda | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Nickname: godaro ka gaav | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Jodhpur |
| Taluka | Bhopalgarh |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,411 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-19 |
Sopra is a village located in the Bhopalgarh taluka Jodhpur District of Rajasthan state in western India.[1][2][3] It is a small village[4] of Bhopalgarh Taluka.[5]
Demographics
In the 2001 India census, the village of Sopra had a population of 1411.
Sopra is the nearest village from Bhopalgarh (9 km away). It is a small village mostly inhabited by Jat families. Around 300 Jat, and all Godara families are there in the village. Other than that, there are a few people from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Main occupation of the villagers is agriculture. Education is poor but now awareness is being spread about education[citation needed]. Village children used to go to nearby cities and Bhopalgarh for schooling. People speak Marwari language but also understand Hindi.
Geography
It is a village surrounded by around 9 other villages and hills around it.
There is Chitorri Bhaker, Minger Bhakar and Nathji Maharaj Ka Bhakar on the village boundary. There is a village pond named Hivli Naadi. The village has its own pond which mostly all villages of the area used to have[citation needed].
Education
There is one primary school in the village and a non-government school on the outskirts of the village, which is funded by Bharti Airtel.
- Government secondary school
- Satya Bharti School
People
Almost every family has one of its member in defence services or police forces.
Beliefs
People mostly used to worship goddess Baayasa, god Bhomiyaji and Thakurji (Krishna).
History
The village Sopra was given to Gaur Rajputs of Gouravati, Maroth as Jagir by His Highness of Marwar State.As per the ancestors and books of "rao's" Maharaja of Marwar gave challenge that whoever will shot down the owl in the dark would be given the jagir of Sopra,at that time popular shooter Nathu Singh Gaur accepted the challenge and shot the owl in his first shot. He was then given jagir of Sopra and was publically honoured and was also was given post of THAKUR.After him Salam Singh became Thakur, later his son Roop Singh who was the most popular Thakur in the history of village.Presently Thakur Bhawani Singh is the Thakur and Kunwar Ajaybhan Singh is Kunwar of the village.
It is also said that the village was established by the three brothers who travelled to the place long back ago from KURCHI ( another village). All the people of the village are the progenies of the three brothers. As a result village is divided in three major 'baas' namely 'uperly baas', 'bhichily baas' and 'khurali baas'.
The name 'sopra' : It is said that the three brothers reached the place at time of dusk , so they called the place 'होपड़ा' , means dusk is approached in the local language. Later it is changed to 'sopda' and 'sopra'.
Temple of Bhomiaji Maharaj
It is located on a small hill outside the village nearby a pond.
References
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Sopra Village , Bhopalgarh Tehsil , Jodhpur District". Onefivenine.com. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
- ^ 2001 Census Village code for Bhopalgarh = 01950000, "2001 Census of India: List of Villages by Tehsil: Rajasthan" (PDF). Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. p. 388. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 November 2012.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 13 November 2011 suggested (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 2011 Village Panchayat Code for Bhopalgarh = 35654, "Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Village Panchayat Names of Bhopalgarh, Jodhpur, Rajasthan". Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Archived from the original on 16 May 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana-Progress Of Village Electrification". Rggvy.gov.in. 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2013-10-12.