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

According to the 2011 Census, Kashiara village had a total population of 2,420 people, including 1,244 males and 1,176 females, living in 580 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.37%, with male literacy at 82.11% and female literacy at 68.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 736, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

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