Kapishta

Kapishta is a village located in Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.8km away from sub-district headquarter Patalnagar. Suri is the district headquarter of Kapishta village. As per 2009 stats, Kapista is the gram panchayat of Kapishta village.

Kapishta has its own place in the vibrant Birbhum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kapishta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kapishta is 316803. The village spans a total geographical area of 127.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731127. Suri is nearest town to Kapishta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kapishta 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 Rampurhat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kapishta

Population of Kapishta

Below is a concise population overview of Kapishta as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kapishta village:

• The total population of Kapishta village is around 1,461, including approximately 752 males and 709 females, with a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 178 children aged 0–6 years in Kapishta village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Kapishta village has 569 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Kapishta village is about 70.29%, with male literacy at 75.40% and female literacy at 64.88%.
• There are around 346 households in Kapishta village.

Connectivity of Kapishta

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

Nearby Villages of Kapishta

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

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