Kasira - Champua, Keonjhar

Kasira is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Champua and around 51 km from Kendujhar. Sunaposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasira is 385436. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 758047 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kasira 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 Kasira

According to the 2011 Census, Kasira village had a total population of 334 people, including 167 males and 167 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.84%, with male literacy at 64.03% and female literacy at 52.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasira

Kasira 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 Kasira

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kasira. The nearest railway station is Murga Mahadev Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Kasira is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kasira is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasira

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

Health Facilities in Kasira

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

FAQs about Kasira