Kasba

Kasba is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.2km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 26.1km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Kasba village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kasba unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Kasba’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kasba

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kasba is 317906. The village spans a total geographical area of 464.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731236. Bolpur is nearest town to Kasba village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kasba village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kasba

Population of Kasba

According to the 2011 Census, Kasba has a total population of about 2,611, with approximately 1,356 males and 1,255 females. The sex ratio is around 925 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 339 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 902 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 358. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.52%, with male literacy at about 65.19% and female literacy near 51.31%. There are around 631 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kasba's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kasba

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kasba. As per the 2011 stats, Kasba had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kasba

Knowing the nearby villages of Kasba helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kasba.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kasba