Kapishtha

Kapishtha is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Kapishtha unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Kapishtha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kapishtha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kapishtha is 326298. The village spans a total geographical area of 639.73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722133. Bankura is nearest town to Kapishtha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kapishtha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Barjora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kapishtha

Population of Kapishtha

According to the 2011 Census, Kapishtha has a total population of about 3,757, with approximately 1,917 males and 1,840 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 466 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,807 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 91. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.81%, with male literacy at about 65.88% and female literacy near 49.40%. There are around 764 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kapishtha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kapishtha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kapishtha. As per the 2011 stats, Kapishtha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kapishtha

Knowing the nearby villages of Kapishtha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kapishtha.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kapishtha