Kashipur Village Overview
Kashipur is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 12.9 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Purba Nabasan is the Gram Panchayat for Kashipur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kashipur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashipur is 327509. The village covers a geographical area of 137.1 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Location Map of Kashipur
Population & Demographics of Kashipur
This section provides population and demographic details of Kashipur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 915 | 474 | 441 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 95 | 59 | 36 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 286 | 146 | 140 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 633 | 356 | 277 |
| Illiterate Population | 282 | 118 | 164 |
Key population details of Kashipur village are given below:
- Kashipur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 915, including approximately 474 males and 441 females, with a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 286 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Kashipur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.18%.
- There are around 228 households in Kashipur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kashipur
Transport facilities help residents of Kashipur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kashipur
The following villages are located close to Kashipur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kashipur
- Where is Kashipur located?
- Kashipur village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kashipur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kashipur is Purba Nabasan (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kashipur?
- The pincode of Kashipur is 722207.
- What is the population of Kashipur?
- Kashipur has a total population of 915, including 474 males and 441 females.
- How many households are there in Kashipur?
- There are 228 households in Kashipur.
- What is the literacy rate in Kashipur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kashipur is 69.18%. Male literacy is 75.11% and female literacy is 62.81%.