Kasapa - Dasarathpur, Jajpur

Kasapa is a village situated in the Dasarathpur tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Mangalpur and around 20 km from Jajapur . Kaspa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasapa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasapa is 402097. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 755011 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kasapa

According to the 2011 Census, Kasapa village had a total population of 3,541 people, including 1,723 males and 1,818 females, living in 880 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.11%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 76.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 835.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasapa

Kasapa 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 Kasapa

Kasapa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Kasapa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kasapa is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasapa

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

Health Facilities in Kasapa

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

FAQs about Kasapa