Kashitola - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Kashitola is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Chhuikhadan and around 84 km from Rajnandgaon. Kanshitola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashitola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashitola is 440156. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.42 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kashitola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khairagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kashitola

According to the 2011 Census, Kashitola village had a total population of 690 people, including 341 males and 349 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.48%, with male literacy at 73.82% and female literacy at 49.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashitola

Kashitola 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 Kashitola

Kashitola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Kashitola is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kashitola is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashitola

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

Health Facilities in Kashitola

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

FAQs about Kashitola