Kashipal - Champua, Keonjhar

Kashipal is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Baria and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Kashipal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashipal is 385578. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

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

Population of Kashipal

As per Census 2011, Kashipal village has a total population of 1,323 people, consisting of 675 males and 648 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 754 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,064 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,323675648
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1738390
Scheduled Castes (SC)1156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,064550514
Literate Population754451303
Illiterate Population569224345

Nearby Villages of Kashipal

Kashipal 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)
GhuntagadiaEast1.50 km
GuludiposiNorth1.51 km
MoudiSouth-East1.54 km
SilpunjiWest2.16 km
SubhadradeipurNorth-East2.16 km
NisagadiaSouth-West2.35 km
ChandrasekharpurNorth-West2.83 km
MangalpurEast2.86 km
PokhariaNorth2.95 km
DhatikaSouth-West2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kashipal

Kashipal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Kashipal is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kashipal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashipal

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

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

Health Facilities in Kashipal

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

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

FAQs about Kashipal

Where is Kashipal located?

Kashipal village is located in Champua Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kashipal?

Kashipal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kashipal?

The pincode of Kashipal is 758016.

What is the population of Kashipal?

Kashipal has a total population of 1,323, including 675 males and 648 females.

How many households are there in Kashipal?

There are 281 households in Kashipal.

What is the literacy rate in Kashipal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kashipal is 56.99%. Male literacy is 66.81% and female literacy is 46.76%.