Kasara - Dahanu, Palghar

Kasara is a village situated in the Dahanu tehsil of Palghar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Dahanu and around 90 km from Thane. Vaki Gr. serves as the Village Panchayat for Kasara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasara is 551598. The village covers a total geographical area of 1137 hectares and falls under the 401602 pincode. Dahanu is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kasara

According to the 2011 Census, Kasara village had a total population of 1,954 people, including 1,017 males and 937 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.81%, with male literacy at 65.38% and female literacy at 45.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,752.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasara

Kasara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kasara

Kasara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Kasara has a railway station.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dahanu to Kasara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kasara is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasara

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

Health Facilities in Kasara

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

FAQs about Kasara