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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kasipur village has a total population of 1,731 people, consisting of 910 males and 821 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,027 literate and 704 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kasipur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,731910821
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22212597
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,191633558
Scheduled Tribes (ST)624
Literate Population1,027580447
Illiterate Population704330374

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NabagramWest0.91 km
GabardahaSouth-West0.93 km
ChandipurNorth0.98 km
DafarpurNorth-West1.36 km
Bar KaliaSouth1.43 km
Ghoshpur KaliaSouth-West1.79 km
SilampurNorth-West1.91 km
PuturiaWest2.14 km
GopalpurNorth-West2.30 km
RamchandrapurSouth2.32 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kasipur

Where is Kasipur located?

Kasipur village is located in Shyampur - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kasipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kasipur is Nabagram.

What is the pincode of Kasipur?

The pincode of Kasipur is 711315.

What is the population of Kasipur?

Kasipur has a total population of 1,731, including 910 males and 821 females.

How many households are there in Kasipur?

There are 414 households in Kasipur.

What is the literacy rate in Kasipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasipur is 59.33%. Male literacy is 63.74% and female literacy is 54.45%.