Kapurda - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Kapurda is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Kapurda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapurda is 494273. The village covers a total geographical area of 989.65 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kapurda

As per Census 2011, Kapurda village has a total population of 2,336 people, consisting of 1,209 males and 1,127 females. The village has 498 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,504 literate and 832 illiterate residents. Additionally, 203 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3361,2091,127
Child Population (0–6 yrs)325176149
Scheduled Castes (SC)20310697
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1156550
Literate Population1,504842662
Illiterate Population832367465

Nearby Villages of Kapurda

Kapurda 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)
KirangiparNorth-West2.66 km
Kheri KhurdSouth2.80 km
MachiwadaNorth-East2.93 km
KhirkhiriWest3.08 km
SarraEast3.36 km
SamaswadaSouth-East3.44 km
Pipariya RattiNorth-West3.69 km
KarabohWest4.31 km
SitaparSouth-West4.37 km
HathaniNorth-West4.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kapurda

Kapurda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kapurdha Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Kapurda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Kapurda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapurda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kapurda

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

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

FAQs about Kapurda

Where is Kapurda located?

Kapurda village is located in Chaurai Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kapurda?

Kapurda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kapurda?

The pincode of Kapurda is 480115.

What is the population of Kapurda?

Kapurda has a total population of 2,336, including 1,209 males and 1,127 females.

How many households are there in Kapurda?

There are 498 households in Kapurda.

What is the literacy rate in Kapurda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kapurda is 64.38%. Male literacy is 69.64% and female literacy is 58.74%.