Kasba - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kasba is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 50.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasba is 310586. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.38 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kasba

According to the 2011 Census, Kasba village had a total population of 1,009 people, including 529 males and 480 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.38%, with male literacy at 75.99% and female literacy at 62.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 866, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Public transport in the Kasba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Kasba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kasba is about 50.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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