Kasamal - Kantabanji, Balangir

Kasamal is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dhamandanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasamal is 421231. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kasamal

According to the 2011 Census, Kasamal village had a total population of 369 people, including 188 males and 181 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.89%, with male literacy at 46.34% and female literacy at 27.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasamal

Kasamal 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 Kasamal

Kasamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kasamal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kasamal is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasamal

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

Health Facilities in Kasamal

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

FAQs about Kasamal