Kapilsahar - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Kapilsahar is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 73.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapilsahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapilsahar is 316062. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.54 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Kapilsahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kapilsahar

According to the 2011 Census, Kapilsahar village had a total population of 1,114 people, including 564 males and 550 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.00%, with male literacy at 85.95% and female literacy at 71.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 409.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapilsahar

Kapilsahar 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 Kapilsahar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kapilsahar. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Kapilsahar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kapilsahar is about 73.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapilsahar

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

Health Facilities in Kapilsahar

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

FAQs about Kapilsahar