Kapasiya - Amirgadh, Banas Kantha

Kapasiya is a village situated in the Amirgadh taluka of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iqbalgadh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Palanpur. Kapasiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapasiya is 507748. The village covers a total geographical area of 5300.39 hectares and falls under the 385135 pincode. Palanpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kapasiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kapasiya village had a total population of 6,400 people, including 3,337 males and 3,063 females, living in 1,055 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.33%, with male literacy at 51.67% and female literacy at 26.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,352.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,4003,3373,063
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,378738640
Scheduled Castes (SC)20111190
Scheduled Tribes (ST)3,3521,7021,650
Literate Population1,9751,343632
Illiterate Population4,4251,9942,431

Nearby Villages of Kapasiya

Kapasiya is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kapasiya

Kapasiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Kapasiya.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palanpur to Kapasiya is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapasiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kapasiya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kapasiya

Where is Kapasiya located?

Kapasiya village is located in Amirgadh Taluka, Banas Kantha district, Gujarat, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kapasiya?

Kapasiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kapasiya?

The pincode of Kapasiya is 385135.

What is the population of Kapasiya?

Kapasiya had a total population of 6,400, including 3,337 males and 3,063 females.

How many households are there in Kapasiya?

Kapasiya had 1,055 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kapasiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kapasiya was 39.33%. Male literacy was 51.67% and female literacy was 26.08%.