Kashipur - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Kashipur is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Prafullanagar and around 27.7 km from Barasat. Kumra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashipur is 322887. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.79 hectares and falls under the 743271 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kashipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kashipur village had a total population of 5,877 people, including 3,011 males and 2,866 females, living in 1,361 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.78%, with male literacy at 91.64% and female literacy at 83.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashipur

Kashipur 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 Kashipur

Kashipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Kashipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kashipur is about 27.7 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 Kashipur

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

Health Facilities in Kashipur

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

FAQs about Kashipur