Kapa - Majholi, Jabalpur

Kapa is a village situated in the Majholi tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majholi and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Kapa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapa is 489274. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 483336 pincode. Majholi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kapa

As per Census 2011, Kapa village has a total population of 1,139 people, consisting of 597 males and 542 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 782 literate and 357 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,139597542
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1768888
Scheduled Castes (SC)1538271
Scheduled Tribes (ST)975146
Literate Population782441341
Illiterate Population357156201

Nearby Villages of Kapa

Kapa 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)
AndhuwaSouth-East1.15 km
IndranaWest1.62 km
TikuriNorth-East1.94 km
GuledaSouth-East2.29 km
Koni KhurdNorth-West2.76 km
BankhediNorth-West3.18 km
JhilmiliSouth3.54 km
DojiyaSouth-East3.57 km
KanjaiEast3.75 km
LakhnaSouth-East3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kapa

Kapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deori, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majholi to Kapa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Kapa is about 35 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 Kapa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Kapa

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

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

FAQs about Kapa

Where is Kapa located?

Kapa village is located in Majholi Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kapa?

Kapa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kapa?

The pincode of Kapa is 483336.

What is the population of Kapa?

Kapa has a total population of 1,139, including 597 males and 542 females.

How many households are there in Kapa?

There are 252 households in Kapa.

What is the literacy rate in Kapa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kapa is 68.66%. Male literacy is 73.87% and female literacy is 62.92%.