Kupagaon - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Kupagaon is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Baxitulisipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kupagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kupagaon is 423751. The village covers a total geographical area of 187 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kupagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kupagaon village had a total population of 470 people, including 238 males and 232 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.40%, with male literacy at 77.62% and female literacy at 53.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Kupagaon

Kupagaon 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 Kupagaon

Kupagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kupagaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kupagaon is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kupagaon

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

Health Facilities in Kupagaon

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

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