Kasmar - Dharni, Amravati

Kasmar is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 171 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Mogarda serves as the Village Panchayat for Kasmar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasmar is 531469. The village covers a total geographical area of 552.8 hectares and falls under the 444702 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 110 km away.

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

Population of Kasmar

According to the 2011 Census, Kasmar village had a total population of 709 people, including 359 males and 350 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.65%, with male literacy at 88.22% and female literacy at 64.97%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 696.

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 Population709359350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186256
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)696350346
Literate Population453262191
Illiterate Population25697159

Nearby Villages of Kasmar

Kasmar 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)
KawadaziriSouth-East1.62 km
SawaryaNorth-West2.52 km
DhodraWest2.56 km
MogardaNorth-East2.70 km
KhidkiSouth-West3.03 km
TatraNorth-East4.59 km
RabangWest4.59 km
DharakotNorth4.73 km
TitambaNorth-West4.97 km
MansudhawadiNorth5.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasmar

Kasmar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dabka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Achalpur to Kasmar is about 110 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kasmar is about 171 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasmar

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

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

Health Facilities in Kasmar

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

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

FAQs about Kasmar

Where is Kasmar located?

Kasmar village is located in Dharni Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kasmar?

The Village Panchayat of Kasmar is Mogarda.

What is the pincode of Kasmar?

The pincode of Kasmar is 444702.

What is the population of Kasmar?

Kasmar had a total population of 709, including 359 males and 350 females.

How many households are there in Kasmar?

Kasmar had 122 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kasmar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasmar was 76.65%. Male literacy was 88.22% and female literacy was 64.97%.