Kasura - Balapur, Akola

Kasura is a village situated in the Balapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Kasura village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasura is 529918. The village covers a total geographical area of 671 hectares and falls under the 444109 pincode. Shegaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kasura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kasura

According to the 2011 Census, Kasura village had a total population of 1,476 people, including 760 males and 716 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.04%, with male literacy at 94.36% and female literacy at 83.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasura

Kasura 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 Kasura

Kasura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S K Nagjihari, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shegaon to Kasura is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Kasura is about 35 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 Kasura

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

Health Facilities in Kasura

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

FAQs about Kasura