Kasu - Pen, Raigad

Kasu is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Pen and around 34 km from Alibag. Kasu village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasu is 553960. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kasu

According to the 2011 Census, Kasu village had a total population of 1,086 people, including 532 males and 554 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.48%, with male literacy at 89.12% and female literacy at 66.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasu

Kasu 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 Kasu

Kasu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Kasu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Kasu is about 34 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 Kasu

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

Health Facilities in Kasu

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

FAQs about Kasu