Kapindapur - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Kapindapur is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Piyali and around 27.1 km from Alipore. Madarat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapindapur is 333894. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.2 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kapindapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kapindapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kapindapur village had a total population of 976 people, including 499 males and 477 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.97%, with male literacy at 87.95% and female literacy at 73.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 508.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapindapur

Kapindapur 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 Kapindapur

Kapindapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baruipur Junction, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Kapindapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kapindapur is about 27.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kapindapur

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

Health Facilities in Kapindapur

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

FAQs about Kapindapur