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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kasba village has a total population of 2,611 people, consisting of 1,356 males and 1,255 females. The village has 631 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 339 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,528 literate and 1,083 illiterate residents. Additionally, 902 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 358 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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