Kapa - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Kapa is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 37 km from Chhuriya and around 37 km from Rajnandgaon. Kapa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapa is 441048. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.66 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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 Khujji Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kapa

According to the 2011 Census, Kapa village had a total population of 842 people, including 402 males and 440 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,095 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.42%, with male literacy at 87.65% and female literacy at 62.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapa

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 Kapa

Kapa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Kapa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kapa is about 37 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 Kapa

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

Health Facilities in 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 Kapa village are given below:

FAQs about Kapa