Kapilabhata - Bangomunda, Balangir

Kapilabhata is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kapilabhata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapilabhata is 421296. The village covers a total geographical area of 340 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kapilabhata

As per Census 2011, Kapilabhata village has a total population of 1,160 people, consisting of 570 males and 590 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 499 literate and 661 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapilabhata

Kapilabhata 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 Kapilabhata

Kapilabhata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Kapilabhata is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kapilabhata is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapilabhata

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

Health Facilities in Kapilabhata

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

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