Kashimpur

Kashimpur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.2km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 44.6km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Tahangirpur is the gram panchayat of Kashimpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kashimpur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kashimpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kashimpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kashimpur is 310672. The village spans a total geographical area of 166.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Kashimpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kashimpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kashimpur

Population of Kashimpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kashimpur has a total population of about 1,107, with approximately 591 males and 516 females. The sex ratio is around 873 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 165 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 519 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 475. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.09%, with male literacy at about 50.42% and female literacy near 34.69%. There are around 242 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kashimpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kashimpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kashimpur. As per the 2011 stats, Kashimpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kashimpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kashimpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kashimpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kashimpur