Kapila - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Kapila is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Tealnga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapila is 394512. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kapila

According to the 2011 Census, Kapila village had a total population of 162 people, including 84 males and 78 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.53%, with male literacy at 81.58% and female literacy at 53.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapila

Kapila 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 Kapila

Public transport in the Kapila is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kapila is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Kapila is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapila

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

Health Facilities in Kapila

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

FAQs about Kapila