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

As per Census 2011, Kashibadi village has a total population of 288 people, consisting of 143 males and 145 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 136 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 128 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population288143145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522923
Scheduled Castes (SC)1789
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1286068
Literate Population1529161
Illiterate Population1365284

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GoipataWest1.44 km
NarayanpurSouth1.46 km
LanjigarhSouth-West1.48 km
MaskapadarNorth-East1.58 km
BhatagudaNorth-East1.98 km
KinariEast2.69 km
KothadwaraSouth-East2.83 km
DangaragarhSouth2.83 km
ChhatrapurEast2.91 km
JagannathapurSouth2.98 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kashibadi

Where is Kashibadi located?

Kashibadi village is located in Lanjigarh Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kashibadi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kashibadi is Lanjigarh.

What is the pincode of Kashibadi?

The pincode of Kashibadi is 766027.

What is the population of Kashibadi?

Kashibadi has a total population of 288, including 143 males and 145 females.

How many households are there in Kashibadi?

There are 78 households in Kashibadi.

What is the literacy rate in Kashibadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kashibadi is 52.78%. Male literacy is 63.64% and female literacy is 42.07%.