Kapeshwar - Arni, Yavatmal

Kapeshwar is a village situated in the Arni tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arni and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Kapeshwar village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapeshwar is 543276. The village covers a total geographical area of 607.45 hectares and falls under the 445103 pincode. Ghatanji is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kapeshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Kapeshwar village had a total population of 993 people, including 485 males and 508 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.79%, with male literacy at 89.15% and female literacy at 76.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapeshwar

Kapeshwar 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 Kapeshwar

Kapeshwar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ambari, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatanji to Kapeshwar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Kapeshwar is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapeshwar

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

Health Facilities in Kapeshwar

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

FAQs about Kapeshwar