Kapsiput - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Kapsiput is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Kakiriguma and around 58 km from Koraput. Bhitaragada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapsiput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapsiput is 428868. The village covers a total geographical area of 441 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

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

Population of Kapsiput

As per Census 2011, Kapsiput village has a total population of 554 people, consisting of 276 males and 278 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 549 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapsiput

Kapsiput 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 Kapsiput

Public transport in the Kapsiput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baiguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kapsiput is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kapsiput is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapsiput

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

Health Facilities in Kapsiput

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

FAQs about Kapsiput