Kasipur - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Kasipur is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from Shyampur and around 38.9 km from Howrah. Nabagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasipur is 333174. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.21 hectares and falls under the 711315 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kasipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kasipur village had a total population of 1,731 people, including 910 males and 821 females, living in 414 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.06%, with male literacy at 73.89% and female literacy at 61.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasipur

Kasipur 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 Kasipur

Kasipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ulubaria, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kasipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kasipur is about 38.9 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 Kasipur

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

Health Facilities in Kasipur

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

FAQs about Kasipur