Kasabakamarda - Bhograi, Balasore

Kasabakamarda is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Kamarda and around 51 km from Baleshwar. Kosabakamarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasabakamarda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasabakamarda is 391854. The village covers a total geographical area of 608 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kasabakamarda

As per Census 2011, Kasabakamarda village has a total population of 5,486 people, consisting of 2,780 males and 2,706 females. The village has 1,277 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 690 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,933 literate and 1,553 illiterate residents. Additionally, 872 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kasabakamarda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,4862,7802,706
Child Population (0–6 yrs)690348342
Scheduled Castes (SC)872438434
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1476186
Literate Population3,9332,1841,749
Illiterate Population1,553596957

Nearby Villages of Kasabakamarda

Kasabakamarda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KanhupurNorth-West1.61 km
ChaksalimWest1.80 km
DahundaNorth-East1.90 km
AnantapurNorth2.02 km
BaunsdihaSouth-East2.05 km
KiardaSouth2.15 km
PaschimanaliaSouth-East2.20 km
DurpalSouth-West2.24 km
KarihandaEast2.47 km
RautmandaruniWest2.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasabakamarda

Kasabakamarda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kasabakamarda is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kasabakamarda is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasabakamarda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kasabakamarda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kasabakamarda

Where is Kasabakamarda located?

Kasabakamarda village is located in Bhograi Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kasabakamarda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kasabakamarda is Kosabakamarda.

What is the pincode of Kasabakamarda?

The pincode of Kasabakamarda is 756035.

What is the population of Kasabakamarda?

Kasabakamarda has a total population of 5,486, including 2,780 males and 2,706 females.

How many households are there in Kasabakamarda?

There are 1,277 households in Kasabakamarda.

What is the literacy rate in Kasabakamarda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasabakamarda is 71.69%. Male literacy is 78.56% and female literacy is 64.63%.