Kasilabati - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kasilabati is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bolla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasilabati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasilabati is 311086. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.12 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kasilabati 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 Kasilabati

According to the 2011 Census, Kasilabati village had a total population of 694 people, including 352 males and 342 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.74%, with male literacy at 83.50% and female literacy at 71.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasilabati

Kasilabati 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 Kasilabati

Kasilabati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Kasilabati is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kasilabati is about 17.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasilabati

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

Health Facilities in Kasilabati

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

FAQs about Kasilabati