Kapan - Akaltara, Janjgir-Champa

Kapan is a village situated in the Akaltara tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Akaltara and around 11 km from Janjgir. Kapan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapan is 436635. The village covers a total geographical area of 685.95 hectares and falls under the 495552 pincode. Akaltara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kapan

According to the 2011 Census, Kapan village had a total population of 3,834 people, including 1,956 males and 1,878 females, living in 876 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.96%, with male literacy at 85.36% and female literacy at 64.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,054, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapan

Kapan 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 Kapan

Kapan 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 Kapan, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akaltara to Kapan is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kapan is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapan

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

Health Facilities in Kapan

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

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