Kasiadih - Herhanj, Latehar

Kasiadih is a village situated in the Herhanj subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Herhanj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Sheregara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasiadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasiadih is 367504. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 829202 pincode.

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

Population of Kasiadih

As per Census 2011, Kasiadih village has a total population of 272 people, consisting of 143 males and 129 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 115 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population272143129
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603030
Scheduled Castes (SC)291712
Scheduled Tribes (ST)502822
Literate Population1156847
Illiterate Population1577582

Nearby Villages of Kasiadih

Kasiadih 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)
BhalugariSouth-West1.41 km
MohanpurNorth-West1.43 km
LutiSouth1.49 km
AraharaEast1.73 km
TasuNorth-East2.09 km
Bamhan HeruaSouth-East2.14 km
PanrukaSouth2.27 km
MurupSouth-West2.67 km
HundiNorth-East2.84 km
KundriSouth2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasiadih

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kasiadih. The nearest railway station is Chetar, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Kasiadih is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasiadih

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

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

Health Facilities in Kasiadih

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

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

FAQs about Kasiadih

Where is Kasiadih located?

Kasiadih village is located in Herhanj Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kasiadih?

The Gram Panchayat of Kasiadih is Sheregara.

What is the pincode of Kasiadih?

The pincode of Kasiadih is 829202.

What is the population of Kasiadih?

Kasiadih has a total population of 272, including 143 males and 129 females.

How many households are there in Kasiadih?

There are 46 households in Kasiadih.

What is the literacy rate in Kasiadih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasiadih is 42.28%. Male literacy is 47.55% and female literacy is 36.43%.