Kasar Balkunda - Nilanga, Latur

Kasar Balkunda is a village situated in the Nilanga tehsil of Latur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilanga and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Latur. Kasar Balkunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasar Balkunda is 560876. The village covers a total geographical area of 1276.28 hectares and falls under the 413607 pincode. Latur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kasar Balkunda

As per Census 2011, Kasar Balkunda village has a total population of 4,178 people, consisting of 2,124 males and 2,054 females. The village has 810 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 551 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,509 literate and 1,669 illiterate residents. Additionally, 540 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kasar Balkunda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kasar Balkunda

Kasar Balkunda 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 Kasar Balkunda

Kasar Balkunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhalki, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Latur to Kasar Balkunda is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasar Balkunda

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

Health Facilities in Kasar Balkunda

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

FAQs about Kasar Balkunda