Kapas

Kapas is a village located in Karsog tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 95km away from district headquarter Karsog. Karsog is the sub-district headquarter of Kapas village. As per 2009 stats, Kalashan Ksg is the gram panchayat of Kapas village.

Here you can discover what makes Kapas unique in its vibrant Karsog-Mandi region. You’ll see Kapas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kapas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kapas is 015928. The village spans a total geographical area of 124.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175046. Seoni is nearest town to Kapas village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kapas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karsog Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kapas

Population of Kapas

According to the 2011 Census, Kapas has a total population of about 269, with approximately 136 males and 133 females. The sex ratio is around 977 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 27 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.81%, with male literacy at about 84.56% and female literacy near 72.93%. There are around 59 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kapas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kapas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kapas. As per the 2011 stats, Kapas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kapas

Knowing the nearby villages of Kapas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kapas.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kapas