Kasafal - Balasore

Kasafal is a village situated in the Balasore tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Singla and around 45 km from Baleshwar. Kasafal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasafal is 392302. The village covers a total geographical area of 452 hectares and falls under the 756024 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Kasafal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balasore Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kasafal

According to the 2011 Census, Kasafal village had a total population of 7,786 people, including 4,072 males and 3,714 females, living in 1,748 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 86.85% and female literacy at 67.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 888, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,900.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasafal

Kasafal 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 Kasafal

Kasafal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haldipada, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Kasafal is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kasafal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasafal

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

Health Facilities in Kasafal

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

FAQs about Kasafal