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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kasiadanga village had a total population of 2,209 people, including 1,130 males and 1,079 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.19%, with male literacy at 62.99% and female literacy at 53.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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