Kashi - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Kashi is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Soma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashi is 213973. The village covers a total geographical area of 753.67 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town.

Kashi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kashi

According to the 2011 Census, Kashi village had a total population of 396 people, including 203 males and 193 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.82%, with male literacy at 57.24% and female literacy at 36.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 316.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population396203193
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975146
Scheduled Castes (SC)101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)316160156
Literate Population1408753
Illiterate Population256116140

Nearby Villages of Kashi

Kashi 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)
ShomaSouth3.10 km
ShathariSouth-East3.11 km
DhoshraNorth3.99 km
PalpalNorth-West4.01 km
BaijanathWest4.92 km
DuariNorth-East4.99 km
LorhaEast5.05 km
PanauraSouth-East5.06 km
BhitariSouth5.48 km
KeotamNorth-West5.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kashi

Kashi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sonbhadra to Kashi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kashi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kashi

Where is Kashi located?

Kashi village is located in Robertsganj Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kashi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kashi is Soma.

What is the pincode of Kashi?

The pincode of Kashi is 231213.

What is the population of Kashi?

Kashi had a total population of 396, including 203 males and 193 females.

How many households are there in Kashi?

Kashi had 66 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kashi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kashi was 46.82%. Male literacy was 57.24% and female literacy was 36.05%.