Kasba - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Kasba is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 26.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kasba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasba is 317906. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.27 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kasba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kasba

According to the 2011 Census, Kasba village had a total population of 2,611 people, including 1,356 males and 1,255 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.25%, with male literacy at 74.85% and female literacy at 59.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 902, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasba

Kasba 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 Kasba

Kasba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Kasba is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kasba is about 26.1 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 Kasba

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

Health Facilities in Kasba

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

FAQs about Kasba