Kapatbahari - Batouli, Surguja

Kapatbahari is a village situated in the Batouli tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batouli and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Kapathbahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapatbahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapatbahari is 433513. The village covers a total geographical area of 805.46 hectares and falls under the 497101 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kapatbahari

According to the 2011 Census, Kapatbahari village had a total population of 1,489 people, including 761 males and 728 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.10%, with male literacy at 67.52% and female literacy at 46.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,354.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapatbahari

Kapatbahari 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 Kapatbahari

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kapatbahari. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Kapatbahari is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kapatbahari is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapatbahari

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

Health Facilities in Kapatbahari

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

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