Kapasi - Barshi, Solapur

Kapasi is a village situated in the Barshi tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 78 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barshi and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kapasi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapasi is 562064. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.09 hectares and falls under the 413404 pincode. Osmanabad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kapasi

As per Census 2011, Kapasi village has a total population of 632 people, consisting of 339 males and 293 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 429 literate and 203 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population632339293
Child Population (0–6 yrs)754332
Scheduled Castes (SC)452421
Literate Population429259170
Illiterate Population20380123

Nearby Villages of Kapasi

Kapasi 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)
BhatambareSouth-East2.15 km
SawargaonWest2.20 km
Pimpri (ratanjan)South-West2.75 km
IndapurNorth-East3.01 km
NariwadiNorth-East3.08 km
Borgaon (zadi)South-East4.21 km
TambewadiEast4.21 km
Nari (bhandewadi)North-West4.64 km
Upale (du.)South5.10 km
Jamgaon (p)West5.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kapasi

Kapasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pangri, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Osmanabad to Kapasi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kapasi is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapasi

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

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

Health Facilities in Kapasi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kapasi 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 Kapasi

Where is Kapasi located?

Kapasi village is located in Barshi Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kapasi?

Kapasi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kapasi?

The pincode of Kapasi is 413404.

What is the population of Kapasi?

Kapasi has a total population of 632, including 339 males and 293 females.

How many households are there in Kapasi?

There are 128 households in Kapasi.

What is the literacy rate in Kapasi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kapasi is 67.88%. Male literacy is 76.40% and female literacy is 58.02%.