Kashiara - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Kashiara is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Nutanhat and around 44.8 km from Barddhaman. Gotistha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashiara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashiara is 319066. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.19 hectares and falls under the 713131 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kashiara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kashiara

As per Census 2011, Kashiara village has a total population of 2,420 people, consisting of 1,244 males and 1,176 females. The village has 580 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,631 literate and 789 illiterate residents. Additionally, 736 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashiara

Kashiara 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 Kashiara

Kashiara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Kashiara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Kashiara is about 44.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kashiara

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

Health Facilities in Kashiara

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

FAQs about Kashiara