Athulkapa - Bilha, Bilaspur

Athulkapa is a village situated in the Bilha tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilha and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Ameri Kapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Athulkapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athulkapa is 438987. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.04 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Bilha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Athulkapa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mungeli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Athulkapa

As per Census 2011, Athulkapa village has a total population of 818 people, consisting of 405 males and 413 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 430 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Athulkapa

Athulkapa 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 Athulkapa

Athulkapa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilha to Athulkapa is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Athulkapa is about 27 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 Athulkapa

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

Health Facilities in Athulkapa

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

FAQs about Athulkapa