Kapani - Belpara, Balangir

Kapani is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Kapani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapani is 420910. The village covers a total geographical area of 786 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kapani

According to the 2011 Census, Kapani village had a total population of 1,805 people, including 902 males and 903 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.48%, with male literacy at 72.31% and female literacy at 48.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 582.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapani

Kapani 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 Kapani

Kapani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Kapani is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kapani is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapani

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

Health Facilities in Kapani

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

FAQs about Kapani