Kashipur - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Kashipur is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.5 km from Bhatar. Sahebganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashipur is 319787. The village covers a total geographical area of 1180.22 hectares and falls under the 713121 pincode. Guskura is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kashipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kashipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kashipur village had a total population of 5,457 people, including 2,753 males and 2,704 females, living in 1,287 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.42%, with male literacy at 77.12% and female literacy at 59.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,432.

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 Noadar Dhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guskura to Kashipur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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