Kashmul - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Kashmul is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Uluberia and around 35.4 km from Howrah. Tapna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashmul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashmul is 332977. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.25 hectares and falls under the 711315 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kashmul

According to the 2011 Census, Kashmul village had a total population of 4,626 people, including 2,379 males and 2,247 females, living in 988 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.33%, with male literacy at 87.57% and female literacy at 78.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 287.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashmul

Kashmul 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 Kashmul

Kashmul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kashmul is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kashmul is about 35.4 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 Kashmul

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

Health Facilities in Kashmul

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

FAQs about Kashmul