Kapoi - Rasgobindpur, Mayurbhanj

Kapoi is a village situated in the Rasgobindpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Rasagobindapur and around 41 km from Baripada. Chhatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapoi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapoi is 390116. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 757018 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kapoi

As per Census 2011, Kapoi village has a total population of 1,090 people, consisting of 547 males and 543 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 628 literate and 462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 296 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,090547543
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196851
Scheduled Castes (SC)492227
Scheduled Tribes (ST)296139157
Literate Population628360268
Illiterate Population462187275

Nearby Villages of Kapoi

Kapoi 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)
RanibandhaNorth-East1.10 km
ChakradharpurNorth1.38 km
PhaljhariSouth1.63 km
ChhatnaNorth-West1.92 km
RaipalNorth-East1.94 km
BenasolSouth-East2.15 km
AnlasulNorth2.31 km
PalasabadhaNorth2.36 km
SaitpurSouth-West2.78 km
UdalipalNorth-East2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kapoi

Public transport in the Kapoi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kapoi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kapoi is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapoi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kapoi

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

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

FAQs about Kapoi

Where is Kapoi located?

Kapoi village is located in Rasgobindpur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kapoi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kapoi is Chhatna.

What is the pincode of Kapoi?

The pincode of Kapoi is 757018.

What is the population of Kapoi?

Kapoi has a total population of 1,090, including 547 males and 543 females.

How many households are there in Kapoi?

There are 253 households in Kapoi.

What is the literacy rate in Kapoi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kapoi is 57.61%. Male literacy is 65.81% and female literacy is 49.36%.