Kasiabeda - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Kasiabeda is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasiabeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasiabeda is 389460. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kasiabeda

As per Census 2011, Kasiabeda village has a total population of 390 people, consisting of 182 males and 208 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 1,142 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 157 literate and 233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 370 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population390182208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)784335
Scheduled Tribes (ST)370171199
Literate Population1578869
Illiterate Population23394139

Nearby Villages of Kasiabeda

Kasiabeda 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)
SikarbhangaSouth0.79 km
BaunsabudiNorth-East1.06 km
MahulbareiSouth-West1.09 km
MandaSouth-East1.28 km
DighiNorth1.29 km
HandaSouth2.12 km
BaghiabedaSouth-West2.13 km
MahuliSouth-East2.41 km
DarakantiaNorth2.50 km
ChandanpurEast2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasiabeda

Kasiabeda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kasiabeda is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kasiabeda is about 36 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 Kasiabeda

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

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

Health Facilities in Kasiabeda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kasiabeda 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 Kasiabeda

Where is Kasiabeda located?

Kasiabeda village is located in Bangiriposi Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kasiabeda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kasiabeda is Dighi.

What is the pincode of Kasiabeda?

The pincode of Kasiabeda is 757032.

What is the population of Kasiabeda?

Kasiabeda has a total population of 390, including 182 males and 208 females.

How many households are there in Kasiabeda?

There are 93 households in Kasiabeda.

What is the literacy rate in Kasiabeda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasiabeda is 40.26%. Male literacy is 48.35% and female literacy is 33.17%.