Kasari - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Kasari is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Dhanegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasari is 538719. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.18 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Kasari

As per Census 2011, Kasari village has a total population of 247 people, consisting of 121 males and 126 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 89 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 228 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population247121126
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381721
Scheduled Castes (SC)1156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)228112116
Literate Population1588870
Illiterate Population893356

Nearby Villages of Kasari

Kasari 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)
FariSouth1.64 km
RanwahiNorth2.23 km
MalewadaEast2.58 km
DhanegaonEast3.10 km
NavezariSouth3.46 km
DevsaraSouth3.64 km
UbdaliSouth-East4.01 km
DameshwarNorth-East4.17 km
DalliNorth4.63 km
NeharpayliNorth-West4.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasari

Kasari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kasari is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Kasari is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kasari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kasari

Where is Kasari located?

Kasari village is located in Kurkheda Tehsil, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kasari?

The Gram Panchayat of Kasari is Dhanegaon.

What is the pincode of Kasari?

The pincode of Kasari is 441209.

What is the population of Kasari?

Kasari has a total population of 247, including 121 males and 126 females.

How many households are there in Kasari?

There are 66 households in Kasari.

What is the literacy rate in Kasari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasari is 63.97%. Male literacy is 72.73% and female literacy is 55.56%.