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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kapsia

As per Census 2011, Kapsia village has a total population of 3,027 people, consisting of 1,616 males and 1,411 females. The village has 691 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 444 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,687 literate and 1,340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 409 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kapsia are given below:

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