Kapsi - Hinganghat, Wardha

Kapsi is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Kapsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapsi is 534384. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.35 hectares and falls under the 442101 pincode. Wardha is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kapsi

As per Census 2011, Kapsi village has a total population of 962 people, consisting of 515 males and 447 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 702 literate and 260 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population962515447
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884939
Scheduled Castes (SC)252133119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)402317
Literate Population702423279
Illiterate Population26092168

Nearby Villages of Kapsi

Kapsi 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)
RamtirthSouth1.77 km
IsapurNorth2.20 km
KalamnerSouth-West2.34 km
WaldhurSouth-West2.39 km
GaznapurNorth-West2.39 km
DharmapurSouth-East2.45 km
KatriNorth-East2.85 km
MadhwapurNorth3.52 km
ChikanaSouth-West3.93 km
Dapori Ka.South-West3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kapsi

Public transport in the Kapsi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wagholi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 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 Wardha to Kapsi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapsi

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

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

Health Facilities in Kapsi

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

Where is Kapsi located?

Kapsi village is located in Hinganghat Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kapsi?

Kapsi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kapsi?

The pincode of Kapsi is 442101.

What is the population of Kapsi?

Kapsi has a total population of 962, including 515 males and 447 females.

How many households are there in Kapsi?

There are 259 households in Kapsi.

What is the literacy rate in Kapsi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kapsi is 72.97%. Male literacy is 82.14% and female literacy is 62.42%.