Kahapani - Kutra, Sundargarh

Kahapani is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Amgova serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kahapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kahapani is 384150. The village covers a total geographical area of 537 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kahapani

According to the 2011 Census, Kahapani village had a total population of 1,094 people, including 482 males and 612 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,270 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.16%, with male literacy at 77.36% and female literacy at 71.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,042.

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

Nearby Villages of Kahapani

Kahapani 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 Kahapani

Kahapani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sogra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Kahapani is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kahapani is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kahapani

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

Health Facilities in Kahapani

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

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