Kapasiawan - Hilsa, Nalanda

Kapasiawan is a village situated in the Hilsa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilsa and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Kapasiawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapasiawan is 244802. The village covers a total geographical area of 729 hectares and falls under the 801302 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kapasiawan

According to the 2011 Census, Kapasiawan village had a total population of 8,770 people, including 4,575 males and 4,195 females, living in 1,316 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.54%, with male literacy at 77.22% and female literacy at 48.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,201.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapasiawan

Kapasiawan 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 Kapasiawan

Kapasiawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junair Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Kapasiawan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Kapasiawan is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapasiawan

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

Health Facilities in Kapasiawan

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

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