Kapan
Kapan is a village located in Akaltara tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Akaltara (tehsildar office) and 11km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Kapan village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kapan unique in its vibrant Akaltara-Janjgir Champa region. You’ll see Kapan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kapan
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kapan is 436635. The village spans a total geographical area of 685.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495552. Akaltara is nearest town to Kapan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.
Google Map of Kapan
Population of Kapan
According to the 2011 Census, Kapan has a total population of about 3,834, with approximately 1,956 males and 1,878 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 500 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,054 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 114. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.18%, with male literacy at about 74.23% and female literacy near 55.75%. There are around 876 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kapan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,834 | 1,956 | 1,878 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 500 | 255 | 245 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,054 | 528 | 526 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 114 | 57 | 57 |
| Literate Population | 2,499 | 1,452 | 1,047 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,335 | 504 | 831 |
Connectivity of Kapan
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kapan. As per the 2011 stats, Kapan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Kapan
Knowing the nearby villages of Kapan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kapan.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kapan
- Where is Kapan located?
- Kapan village is situated in Akaltara Tehsil, within the Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kapan?
- Kapan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kapan?
- The pincode of Kapan is 495552, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kapan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kapan is 3,834, with 1,956 males and 1,878 females.
- How many households are there in Kapan as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kapan village has a total of 876 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kapan as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kapan is 65.18%. The male literacy rate is 74.23%, while the female literacy rate is 55.75%.