Kasiadanga Village - 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kasiadanga village has a total population of 942 people, consisting of 466 males and 476 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 593 literate and 349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 704 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Kasiadanga