Kasiadanga - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kasiadanga is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jalghar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasiadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasiadanga is 311128. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.8 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kasiadanga

According to the 2011 Census, Kasiadanga village had a total population of 942 people, including 466 males and 476 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.79%, with male literacy at 76.71% and female literacy at 61.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 704, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasiadanga

Kasiadanga 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 Kasiadanga

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kasiadanga. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Kasiadanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kasiadanga is about 7.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasiadanga

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

Health Facilities in Kasiadanga

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

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