Kasba - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kasba is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 71.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kushmandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasba is 310399. The village covers a total geographical area of 435.32 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kasba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kasba

According to the 2011 Census, Kasba village had a total population of 3,710 people, including 1,848 males and 1,862 females, living in 822 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.84%, with male literacy at 80.01% and female literacy at 73.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 330, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Kasba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Kasba is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kasba is about 71.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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