Kasba Chouka - Begamganj, Raisen

Kasba Chouka is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Kalyanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasba Chouka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasba Chouka is 484036. The village covers a total geographical area of 899.39 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kasba Chouka

As per Census 2011, Kasba Chouka village has a total population of 973 people, consisting of 526 males and 447 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 565 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 342 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kasba Chouka are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population973526447
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1538271
Scheduled Castes (SC)19010684
Scheduled Tribes (ST)342185157
Literate Population565343222
Illiterate Population408183225

Nearby Villages of Kasba Chouka

Kasba Chouka 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)
Senkuwa RaiyatwariNorth-East2.28 km
Hanotiya KalanWest2.49 km
VagpuraSouth2.53 km
KalyanpurWest2.64 km
BhureruNorth2.66 km
Senkuwa MalguzariNorth-East2.74 km
Jhiriya Talluk ChoukaSouth-East3.48 km
SemraSouth-West3.53 km
Bhadur PurSouth-West3.95 km
KalipatharNorth-East4.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasba Chouka

Kasba Chouka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nariaoli, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Kasba Chouka is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Kasba Chouka is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasba Chouka

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

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

Health Facilities in Kasba Chouka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kasba Chouka 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 Kasba Chouka

Where is Kasba Chouka located?

Kasba Chouka village is located in Begamganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kasba Chouka?

The Gram Panchayat of Kasba Chouka is Kalyanpur.

What is the pincode of Kasba Chouka?

The pincode of Kasba Chouka is 464881.

What is the population of Kasba Chouka?

Kasba Chouka has a total population of 973, including 526 males and 447 females.

How many households are there in Kasba Chouka?

There are 235 households in Kasba Chouka.

What is the literacy rate in Kasba Chouka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasba Chouka is 58.07%. Male literacy is 65.21% and female literacy is 49.66%.