Kapishtha

Block / Subdivision Gangajalghati
District Bankura
State West Bengal

About Kapishtha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kapishtha village is 326298. Kapishtha village is located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.3km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Kapishtha village. As per 2009 stats, Kapista is the gram panchayat of Kapishtha village.

The total geographical area of village is 639.73 hectares. Kapishtha has a total population of 3,757 peoples, out of which male population is 1,917 while female population is 1,840. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kapishtha village is 57.81% out of which 65.88% males and 49.40% females are literate. There are about 764 houses in kapishtha village. Pincode of kapishtha village locality is 722133.

When it comes to administration, Kapishtha village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kapishtha village comes under Barjora Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency. Bankura is nearest town to kapishtha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

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Population of Kapishtha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,757 1,917 1,840
Literate Population 2,172 1,263 909
Illiterate Population 1,585 654 931

Connectivity of Kapishtha

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kapishtha

Frequently Asked Questions about Kapishtha

Where is Kapishtha located?

Kapishtha village is situated in Gangajalghati Subdivision, within the Bankura district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kapishtha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kapishtha is Kapista (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Kapishtha?

The pincode of Kapishtha is 722133, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kapishtha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kapishtha is 3,757, with 1,917 males and 1,840 females.

How many households are there in Kapishtha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kapishtha village has a total of 764 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kapishtha as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kapishtha is 57.81%. The male literacy rate is 65.88%, while the female literacy rate is 49.40%.