Kasibeda - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Kasibeda is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Ghatgaon and around 33 km from Kendujhar. Khantaghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasibeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasibeda is 386620. The village covers a total geographical area of 502 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kasibeda

As per Census 2011, Kasibeda village has a total population of 944 people, consisting of 473 males and 471 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 546 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 609 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population944473471
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226458
Scheduled Castes (SC)1165561
Scheduled Tribes (ST)609302307
Literate Population546322224
Illiterate Population398151247

Nearby Villages of Kasibeda

Kasibeda 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)
BaghagharaNorth-East1.55 km
KhantagharaWest1.81 km
KapasapadaEast1.90 km
TikiraSouth2.41 km
DhenkikoteSouth-West2.56 km
MuktapurNorth-East2.75 km
KhajurijuaniWest3.14 km
KetangaEast3.29 km
MahulagadiaSouth-West3.36 km
MudurabedaNorth-East3.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasibeda

Kasibeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Kasibeda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kasibeda is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasibeda

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

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

Health Facilities in Kasibeda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kasibeda

Where is Kasibeda located?

Kasibeda village is located in Ghatgaon Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kasibeda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kasibeda is Khantaghar.

What is the pincode of Kasibeda?

The pincode of Kasibeda is 758027.

What is the population of Kasibeda?

Kasibeda has a total population of 944, including 473 males and 471 females.

How many households are there in Kasibeda?

There are 215 households in Kasibeda.

What is the literacy rate in Kasibeda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasibeda is 57.84%. Male literacy is 68.08% and female literacy is 47.56%.