Kashipur - Pindra, Varanasi

Kashipur is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Kashipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashipur is 208626. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.1 hectares and falls under the 221202 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kashipur

As per Census 2011, Kashipur village has a total population of 1,952 people, consisting of 1,044 males and 908 females. The village has 270 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 355 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,127 literate and 825 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9521,044908
Child Population (0–6 yrs)355208147
Scheduled Castes (SC)725
Literate Population1,127678449
Illiterate Population825366459

Nearby Villages of Kashipur

Kashipur 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)
KorraSouth-East0.99 km
RajpurWest1.19 km
OdarNorth1.41 km
BhaiEast1.54 km
BhanpurEast1.63 km
JhanjhaurWest1.86 km
PattiSouth-East1.87 km
BarbaspurSouth-East2.01 km
GajendraSouth2.21 km
ChitauraNorth-West2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kashipur

Kashipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pindra Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Kashipur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Kashipur is about 30 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 Kashipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kashipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kashipur

Where is Kashipur located?

Kashipur village is located in Pindra Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kashipur?

Kashipur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kashipur?

The pincode of Kashipur is 221202.

What is the population of Kashipur?

Kashipur has a total population of 1,952, including 1,044 males and 908 females.

How many households are there in Kashipur?

There are 270 households in Kashipur.

What is the literacy rate in Kashipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kashipur is 57.74%. Male literacy is 64.94% and female literacy is 49.45%.