Kapuria - Baghmara-Cum-Katras, Dhanbad

Kapuria is a village situated in the Baghmara-Cum-Katras subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baghmara and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Kapuria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapuria is 361590. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.45 hectares and falls under the 828305 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kapuria

As per Census 2011, Kapuria village has a total population of 2,340 people, consisting of 1,230 males and 1,110 females. The village has 465 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,480 literate and 860 illiterate residents. Additionally, 592 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 332 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapuria

Kapuria 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 Kapuria

Kapuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tata Sijua Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Kapuria is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapuria

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

Health Facilities in Kapuria

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

FAQs about Kapuria