Kapili - Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj

Kapili is a village situated in the Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Gorumahisani and around 103 km from Baripada. Hatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapili is 387725. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kapili

According to the 2011 Census, Kapili village had a total population of 371 people, including 183 males and 188 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.57%, with male literacy at 98.70% and female literacy at 78.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population371183188
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562927
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)348172176
Literate Population279152127
Illiterate Population923161

Nearby Villages of Kapili

Kapili 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KapilkudarEast0.76 km
HatiaSouth-West1.25 km
GidighatyNorth-West1.46 km
TolakSouth-East1.74 km
ChapalNorth-East2.03 km
JamubaniNorth-East2.05 km
NaupadaEast2.57 km
BadmaudaSouth2.62 km
KalimatiSouth2.94 km
BheludihiNorth-East3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kapili

Public transport in the Kapili is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kapili is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kapili is about 103 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 Kapili

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kapili

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kapili

Where is Kapili located?

Kapili village is located in Rairangpur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kapili?

The Gram Panchayat of Kapili is Hatia.

What is the pincode of Kapili?

The pincode of Kapili is 757042.

What is the population of Kapili?

Kapili had a total population of 371, including 183 males and 188 females.

How many households are there in Kapili?

Kapili had 79 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kapili?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kapili was 88.57%. Male literacy was 98.70% and female literacy was 78.88%.