Kaskela - Bhatgaon, Surajpur

Kaskela is a village situated in the Bhatgaon tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Bhaiyathan and around 40 km from Ambikapur. Kaskela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaskela is 432769. The village covers a total geographical area of 832.31 hectares and falls under the 497231 pincode. Surajpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kaskela

As per Census 2011, Kaskela village has a total population of 2,044 people, consisting of 1,024 males and 1,020 females. The village has 518 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 332 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,061 literate and 983 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 325 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaskela

Kaskela 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 Kaskela

Kaskela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karonji, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surajpur to Kaskela is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Kaskela is about 40 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 Kaskela

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

Health Facilities in Kaskela

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

FAQs about Kaskela