Kasipal - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Kasipal is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Podagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasipal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasipal is 388524. The village covers a total geographical area of 407 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kasipal

As per Census 2011, Kasipal village has a total population of 541 people, consisting of 258 males and 283 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 184 literate and 357 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 444 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasipal

Kasipal 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 Kasipal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kasipal. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kasipal is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kasipal is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasipal

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

Health Facilities in Kasipal

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

FAQs about Kasipal