Kapashi - Kagal, Kolhapur

Kapashi is a village situated in the Kagal tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kagal and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Kapashi Balikre serves as the Village Panchayat for Kapashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapashi is 567735. The village covers a total geographical area of 965.84 hectares and falls under the 416218 pincode. Nipani(karnataka) is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kapashi

According to the 2011 Census, Kapashi village had a total population of 5,896 people, including 3,010 males and 2,886 females, living in 1,292 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.25%, with male literacy at 88.55% and female literacy at 71.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapashi

Kapashi 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 Kapashi

Kapashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gur Market, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nipani(karnataka) to Kapashi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Kapashi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapashi

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

Health Facilities in Kapashi

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

FAQs about Kapashi