Kepam Village - Sundarpahari, Godda
Kepam is a village situated in the Sundarpahari subdivision of Godda district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sundarpahari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Godda. Karmatanr serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kepam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kepam is 357691. The village falls under the 814156 pincode.
Kepam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Kepam
Kepam 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Goga | West | 0.43 km |
| Ilkru | South | 0.53 km |
| Gamaro | North-East | 0.79 km |
| Maridoni | South | 0.99 km |
| Gamaro(sonpahar) | South-East | 1.01 km |
| Pokeri | North-West | 1.11 km |
| Gosmara | North | 1.12 km |
| Bilamaqo(basgo) | West | 1.18 km |
| Kasripara (moglan) | South-West | 1.43 km |
| Kerjuria | South | 1.62 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kepam
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kepam. The nearest railway station is Kumradol, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 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 Godda to Kepam 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 Kepam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kepam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kepam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kepam 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 >10 km |
FAQs about Kepam
Where is Kepam located?
Kepam village is located in Sundarpahari Subdivision, Godda district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kepam?
The Gram Panchayat of Kepam is Karmatanr.
What is the pincode of Kepam?
The pincode of Kepam is 814156.