Kashipur

Kashipur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 24.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 35.1km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Ashokegram is the gram panchayat of Kashipur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kashipur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kashipur’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 Kashipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kashipur is 310717. The village spans a total geographical area of 77.93 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Kashipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kashipur 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 Kumarganj 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 Kashipur

Population of Kashipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kashipur has a total population of about 267, with approximately 130 males and 137 females. The sex ratio is around 1053 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.78%, with male literacy at about 74.62% and female literacy near 72.99%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kashipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kashipur

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

Nearby Villages of Kashipur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kashipur