Kapelpadar - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Kapelpadar is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Narala and around 48 km from Bhawanipatna. Bhurtigarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapelpadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapelpadar is 422861. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kapelpadar 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 Kapelpadar

As per Census 2011, Kapelpadar village has a total population of 59 people, consisting of 28 males and 31 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 1,107 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2 literate and 57 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapelpadar

Kapelpadar 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 Kapelpadar

Kapelpadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kapelpadar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kapelpadar is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapelpadar

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

Health Facilities in Kapelpadar

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

FAQs about Kapelpadar