Kapsa - Bengabad, Giridih
Kapsa is a village situated in the Bengabad subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bengabad and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Genro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapsa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapsa is 351578. The village covers a total geographical area of 16.22 hectares and falls under the 815312 pincode.
Kapsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gandey Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kapsa
Kapsa 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kenduatanr | South | 1.00 km |
| Bathanbari | East | 1.41 km |
| Gahirjor | South-West | 2.94 km |
| Sathibad | East | 3.17 km |
| Gujrudih | South | 3.29 km |
| Phursodih | West | 3.61 km |
| Noniatanr | South | 3.80 km |
| Ghagra | West | 4.06 km |
| Dhumadih | South-West | 4.19 km |
| Mansinghdih | West | 4.35 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kapsa
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kapsa. The nearest railway station is Maheshmunda, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Kapsa is about 30 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 Kapsa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kapsa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kapsa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kapsa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kapsa
Where is Kapsa located?
Kapsa village is located in Bengabad Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kapsa?
The Gram Panchayat of Kapsa is Genro.
What is the pincode of Kapsa?
The pincode of Kapsa is 815312.