Kapukunda - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kapukunda is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 142 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Banobhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapukunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapukunda is 445964. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.76 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kapukunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kapukunda village had a total population of 433 people, including 216 males and 217 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.12%, with male literacy at 67.23% and female literacy at 51.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 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 Kapukunda

Kapukunda 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 Kapukunda

Kapukunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kapukunda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kapukunda is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapukunda

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

Health Facilities in Kapukunda

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

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