Karan Kapa - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Karan Kapa is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Karankapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karan Kapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karan Kapa is 438542. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.88 hectares and falls under the 495330 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karan Kapa

As per Census 2011, Karan Kapa village has a total population of 1,267 people, consisting of 610 males and 657 females. The village has 245 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 691 literate and 576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 145 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karan Kapa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karan Kapa

Karan Kapa 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 Karan Kapa

Karan Kapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalmitar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Karan Kapa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Karan Kapa is about 35 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 Karan Kapa

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

Health Facilities in Karan Kapa

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

FAQs about Karan Kapa