Kapukunda Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Kapukunda village has a total population of 433 people, consisting of 216 males and 217 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 214 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 201 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Kapukunda