Kashikuri

Kashikuri is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Kashikuri village. As per 2009 stats, Autina is the gram panchayat of Kashikuri village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kashikuri is 311598. The village spans a total geographical area of 155.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Kashikuri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kashikuri 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 Gangarampur 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 Kashikuri

Population of Kashikuri

According to the 2011 Census, Kashikuri has a total population of about 543, with approximately 267 males and 276 females. The sex ratio is around 1033 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 285 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 56. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.04%, with male literacy at about 60.67% and female literacy near 45.65%. There are around 148 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kashikuri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kashikuri

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

Nearby Villages of Kashikuri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kashikuri