Kashimpur - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Kashimpur is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 8 km from Barasat. Kashimpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashimpur is 323175. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.18 hectares and falls under the 743428 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kashimpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kashimpur village had a total population of 5,427 people, including 2,771 males and 2,656 females, living in 1,307 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.94%, with male literacy at 85.67% and female literacy at 76.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,094, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashimpur

Kashimpur 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 Kashimpur

Kashimpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Barasat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Kashimpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kashimpur is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashimpur

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

Health Facilities in Kashimpur

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

FAQs about Kashimpur