Kasgaon - Shahapur, Thane

Kasgaon is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Shelavli Khu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasgaon is 552821. The village covers a total geographical area of 392 hectares and falls under the 421601 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 45 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 Shahapur 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 930 people, including 486 males and 444 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.72%, with male literacy at 82.20% and female literacy at 70.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 289.

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

Public transport in the Kasgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atgaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Kasgaon is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Kasgaon is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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