Kasia - Sukruli, Mayurbhanj

Kasia is a village situated in the Sukruli tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Raruan and around 139 km from Baripada. Haladia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasia is 388764. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kasia 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 Kasia

According to the 2011 Census, Kasia village had a total population of 1,354 people, including 663 males and 691 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.63%, with male literacy at 65.04% and female literacy at 42.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,279.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasia

Kasia 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 Kasia

Kasia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kasia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kasia is about 139 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasia

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

Health Facilities in Kasia

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

FAQs about Kasia