Kasdol - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kasdol is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kasdol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasdol is 445976. The village covers a total geographical area of 417.99 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kasdol

According to the 2011 Census, Kasdol village had a total population of 1,417 people, including 715 males and 702 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.87%, with male literacy at 89.74% and female literacy at 69.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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 Population1,417715702
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19510194
Scheduled Castes (SC)1497574
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1226260
Literate Population976551425
Illiterate Population441164277

Nearby Villages of Kasdol

Kasdol 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)
TengnapaliNorth1.91 km
KhairjhitakiEast1.99 km
BelmundiEast2.26 km
KisdiSouth-West2.30 km
SaldihSouth2.49 km
DewalbhathaNorth-West2.86 km
SingharpurNorth-East2.94 km
SalhepaliSouth-East2.98 km
JalgarhNorth-East3.26 km
KodogudaNorth-East3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasdol

Kasdol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kasdol is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kasdol is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasdol

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

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

Health Facilities in Kasdol

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

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

FAQs about Kasdol

Where is Kasdol located?

Kasdol village is located in Saraipali Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kasdol?

Kasdol is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kasdol?

The pincode of Kasdol is 493558.

What is the population of Kasdol?

Kasdol had a total population of 1,417, including 715 males and 702 females.

How many households are there in Kasdol?

Kasdol had 383 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kasdol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasdol was 79.87%. Male literacy was 89.74% and female literacy was 69.90%.