Kasanda - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Kasanda is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Kasanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasanda is 406764. The village covers a total geographical area of 404 hectares and falls under the 752065 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kasanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kasanda village had a total population of 1,303 people, including 644 males and 659 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.50%, with male literacy at 91.09% and female literacy at 76.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasanda

Kasanda 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 Kasanda

Kasanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Kasanda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasanda

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

Health Facilities in Kasanda

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

FAQs about Kasanda