Kaptipada - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Kaptipada is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Harichandanpur and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Thakurapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaptipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaptipada is 386775. The village covers a total geographical area of 388 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Kaptipada

According to the 2011 Census, Kaptipada village had a total population of 736 people, including 379 males and 357 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.81%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 48.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 480.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaptipada

Kaptipada 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 Kaptipada

Kaptipada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Kaptipada is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kaptipada is about 40 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 Kaptipada

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

Health Facilities in Kaptipada

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

FAQs about Kaptipada