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.

Here you can discover what makes Kapishta unique in its vibrant Mohammad Bazar-Birbhum region. You’ll see Kapishta’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 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kapishta has a total population of about 1,461, with approximately 752 males and 709 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 178 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 569 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.29%, with male literacy at about 75.40% and female literacy near 64.88%. There are around 346 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kapishta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kapishta