Kasgaon - Murbad, Thane

Kasgaon is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Kasgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasgaon is 553148. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.19 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Kalyan is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kasgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kasgaon village had a total population of 524 people, including 263 males and 261 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.76%, with male literacy at 92.98% and female literacy at 70.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasgaon

Kasgaon 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 Kasgaon

Kasgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyan to Kasgaon is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kasgaon is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kasgaon

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

FAQs about Kasgaon