Kapgal - Manvi, Raichur

Kapgal is a village situated in the Manvi taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manvi and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Kapgal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapgal is 600996. The village covers a total geographical area of 1765.43 hectares and falls under the 584118 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kapgal

According to the 2011 Census, Kapgal village had a total population of 2,533 people, including 1,279 males and 1,254 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.34%, with male literacy at 66.82% and female literacy at 45.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,112.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapgal

Kapgal 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 Kapgal

Public transport in the Kapgal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Matmari, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Kapgal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Kapgal is about 34 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 Kapgal

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

Health Facilities in Kapgal

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

FAQs about Kapgal