Kashibadi - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Kashibadi is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanjigarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Lanjigarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashibadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashibadi is 422963. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 766027 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Kashibadi

According to the 2011 Census, Kashibadi village had a total population of 288 people, including 143 males and 145 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.41%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashibadi

Kashibadi 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 Kashibadi

Kashibadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kashibadi is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kashibadi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashibadi

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

Health Facilities in Kashibadi

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

FAQs about Kashibadi