Kapurkheda - Bichhua, Chhindwara

Kapurkheda is a village situated in the Bichhua tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhua and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Kapoorkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapurkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapurkheda is 495435. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.87 hectares and falls under the 480111 pincode. Chhindwara is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Kapurkheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kapurkheda

As per Census 2011, Kapurkheda village has a total population of 498 people, consisting of 249 males and 249 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 451 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population498249249
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683830
Scheduled Castes (SC)311714
Scheduled Tribes (ST)451224227
Literate Population280156124
Illiterate Population21893125

Nearby Villages of Kapurkheda

Kapurkheda 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BichhawiEast2.17 km
GarhiaSouth-West2.35 km
TumadagadiNorth-East2.42 km
DhodakhapaNorth2.88 km
DeniEast4.09 km
GadhewaniSouth-East4.21 km
AmbariEast4.33 km
Saliwara RaitwariNorth-East5.05 km
MajiyaparNorth-West5.60 km
AmbakuhiNorth-West5.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kapurkheda

Kapurkheda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhimalgondi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhindwara to Kapurkheda is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapurkheda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kapurkheda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kapurkheda

Where is Kapurkheda located?

Kapurkheda village is located in Bichhua Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kapurkheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kapurkheda is Kapoorkheda.

What is the pincode of Kapurkheda?

The pincode of Kapurkheda is 480111.

What is the population of Kapurkheda?

Kapurkheda has a total population of 498, including 249 males and 249 females.

How many households are there in Kapurkheda?

There are 97 households in Kapurkheda.

What is the literacy rate in Kapurkheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kapurkheda is 56.22%. Male literacy is 62.65% and female literacy is 49.80%.