Kapuri - Mau, Chitrakoot

Kapuri is a village situated in the Mau tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mau and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Singhpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapuri is 155932. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.1 hectares and falls under the 210209 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kapuri

As per Census 2011, Kapuri village has a total population of 753 people, consisting of 388 males and 365 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 349 literate and 404 illiterate residents. Additionally, 420 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population753388365
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1718784
Scheduled Castes (SC)420217203
Literate Population349203146
Illiterate Population404185219

Nearby Villages of Kapuri

Kapuri 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)
DhanWest1.30 km
SinghpurNorth2.03 km
Khajuriha KalanNorth-East2.23 km
LamakolSouth2.65 km
BarhatNorth-West2.70 km
BandhiSouth-East2.73 km
RaipuraWest2.87 km
Gahora KhasSouth-West3.26 km
GhurehtaNorth3.40 km
BhakharwarEast3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kapuri

Kapuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khoh, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Kapuri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Kapuri is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kapuri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kapuri 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Kapuri

Where is Kapuri located?

Kapuri village is located in Mau Tehsil, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kapuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Kapuri is Singhpur.

What is the pincode of Kapuri?

The pincode of Kapuri is 210209.

What is the population of Kapuri?

Kapuri has a total population of 753, including 388 males and 365 females.

How many households are there in Kapuri?

There are 132 households in Kapuri.

What is the literacy rate in Kapuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kapuri is 46.35%. Male literacy is 52.32% and female literacy is 40.00%.