Kapsia - Chanchal - II, Malda

Kapsia is a village situated in the Chanchal - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Malatipur and around 60 km from English Bazar. Gourhanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapsia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapsia is 312256. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.93 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

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

Population of Kapsia

According to the 2011 Census, Kapsia village had a total population of 3,027 people, including 1,616 males and 1,411 females, living in 691 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.31%, with male literacy at 74.19% and female literacy at 55.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 Kapsia

Kapsia 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 Kapsia

Kapsia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhaluka Road F, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Kapsia is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kapsia is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapsia

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

Health Facilities in Kapsia

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

FAQs about Kapsia