Kapastari - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Kapastari is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 31.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Balijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapastari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapastari is 318140. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.71 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dujrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kapastari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kapastari

According to the 2011 Census, Kapastari village had a total population of 958 people, including 462 males and 496 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.09%, with male literacy at 74.44% and female literacy at 61.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapastari

Kapastari 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 Kapastari

Kapastari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dujrajpur to Kapastari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kapastari is about 31.7 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 Kapastari

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

Health Facilities in Kapastari

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

FAQs about Kapastari