Kasrenga - Katghora, Korba

Kasrenga is a village situated in the Katghora tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katghora and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Dhapdhap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasrenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasrenga is 435866. The village covers a total geographical area of 296 hectares and falls under the 495450 pincode. Korba is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Kasrenga

According to the 2011 Census, Kasrenga village had a total population of 658 people, including 328 males and 330 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.74%, with male literacy at 73.88% and female literacy at 61.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population658328330
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663729
Scheduled Castes (SC)1136746
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1436776
Literate Population401215186
Illiterate Population257113144

Nearby Villages of Kasrenga

Kasrenga 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JatangpurEast1.20 km
GhanakachharSouth-East1.74 km
DhapdhapWest1.95 km
ArdaSouth2.23 km
DondkadhariSouth-East2.43 km
JenjraNorth-West2.52 km
BancherEast2.53 km
JamnimudaSouth3.05 km
ChhirhutSouth-East3.20 km
DindolbhattaSouth-East3.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasrenga

Kasrenga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Korba to Kasrenga is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasrenga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kasrenga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kasrenga

Where is Kasrenga located?

Kasrenga village is located in Katghora Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kasrenga?

The Gram Panchayat of Kasrenga is Dhapdhap.

What is the pincode of Kasrenga?

The pincode of Kasrenga is 495450.

What is the population of Kasrenga?

Kasrenga had a total population of 658, including 328 males and 330 females.

How many households are there in Kasrenga?

Kasrenga had 140 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kasrenga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasrenga was 67.74%. Male literacy was 73.88% and female literacy was 61.79%.