Kasipur - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Kasipur is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Anlajodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasipur is 387549. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kasipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kasipur village had a total population of 228 people, including 115 males and 113 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.30%, with male literacy at 72.45% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasipur

Kasipur 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 Kasipur

Public transport in the Kasipur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kasipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kasipur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasipur

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

Health Facilities in Kasipur

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

FAQs about Kasipur