Kasia - Brahmagiri, Puri

Kasia is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmagiri and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Manapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasia is 409966. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 752011 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 26 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 Bramhagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Puri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kasia

According to the 2011 Census, Kasia village had a total population of 421 people, including 223 males and 198 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.40%, with male literacy at 95.92% and female literacy at 77.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 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

Public transport in the Kasia is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jankidaipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Kasia is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kasia is about 28 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 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