Kashimpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kashimpur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 96.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashimpur is 310374. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.35 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kashimpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kashimpur village had a total population of 388 people, including 196 males and 192 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.03%, with male literacy at 82.53% and female literacy at 56.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashimpur

Kashimpur 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 Kashimpur

Kashimpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyagong to Kashimpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kashimpur is about 96.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashimpur

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

Health Facilities in Kashimpur

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

FAQs about Kashimpur