Kasra - Amta - I, Howrah

Kasra is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Amta and around 32.5 km from Howrah. Khosalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasra is 332673. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.57 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Amta is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kasra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udaynarayanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kasra

According to the 2011 Census, Kasra village had a total population of 2,979 people, including 1,507 males and 1,472 females, living in 558 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.55%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 76.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasra

Kasra 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 Kasra

Kasra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amta to Kasra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kasra is about 32.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasra

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

Health Facilities in Kasra

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

FAQs about Kasra