Kapurmal - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Kapurmal is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapurmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapurmal is 424203. The village covers a total geographical area of 509 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Kapurmal

According to the 2011 Census, Kapurmal village had a total population of 1,966 people, including 983 males and 983 females, living in 490 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.75%, with male literacy at 72.94% and female literacy at 45.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 781, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 504.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapurmal

Kapurmal 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 Kapurmal

Kapurmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kapurmal is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kapurmal is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapurmal

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

Health Facilities in Kapurmal

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

FAQs about Kapurmal