Kapanda - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Kapanda is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Matiagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapanda is 388554. The village covers a total geographical area of 344 hectares and falls under the 757091 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Kapanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kapanda village had a total population of 1,316 people, including 668 males and 648 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.14%, with male literacy at 57.31% and female literacy at 40.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 324, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 976.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapanda

Kapanda 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 Kapanda

Public transport in the Kapanda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kapanda is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kapanda is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapanda

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

Health Facilities in Kapanda

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

FAQs about Kapanda