Kasiadanga - Nakashipara, Nadia

Kasiadanga is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 37.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Billwagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasiadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasiadanga is 321480. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.03 hectares and falls under the 741162 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kasiadanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nakashipara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kasiadanga

As per Census 2011, Kasiadanga village has a total population of 2,209 people, consisting of 1,130 males and 1,079 females. The village has 541 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,148 literate and 1,061 illiterate residents. Additionally, 233 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2091,1301,079
Child Population (0–6 yrs)236125111
Scheduled Castes (SC)233112121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population1,148633515
Illiterate Population1,061497564

Nearby Villages of Kasiadanga

Kasiadanga 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)
JagannathpurNorth-East1.39 km
ChandanpurEast1.96 km
SudhakarpurNorth-West2.02 km
JalsukaNorth-West2.17 km
DadupurWest2.41 km
MajidaSouth2.43 km
KarkariaSouth-East2.50 km
SabaipurNorth-East2.69 km
Chak BhabanipurNorth-East3.01 km
KamalnagarSouth-East3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kasiadanga

Kasiadanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakshmipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Kasiadanga is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kasiadanga is about 37.5 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 Kasiadanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kasiadanga

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

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

FAQs about Kasiadanga

Where is Kasiadanga located?

Kasiadanga village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kasiadanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Kasiadanga is Billwagram.

What is the pincode of Kasiadanga?

The pincode of Kasiadanga is 741162.

What is the population of Kasiadanga?

Kasiadanga has a total population of 2,209, including 1,130 males and 1,079 females.

How many households are there in Kasiadanga?

There are 541 households in Kasiadanga.

What is the literacy rate in Kasiadanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kasiadanga is 51.97%. Male literacy is 56.02% and female literacy is 47.73%.