Kashrupada - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Kashrupada is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kasrupada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashrupada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashrupada is 422301. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kashrupada

According to the 2011 Census, Kashrupada village had a total population of 1,655 people, including 822 males and 833 females, living in 446 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.73%, with male literacy at 75.28% and female literacy at 54.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashrupada

Kashrupada 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 Kashrupada

Kashrupada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Kashrupada is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kashrupada is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashrupada

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

Health Facilities in Kashrupada

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

FAQs about Kashrupada