Kashinathpur - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Kashinathpur is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20 km from Gobindapur and around 32.3 km from Alipore. Chandaneswar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashinathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashinathpur is 333666. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.73 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kashinathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kashinathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kashinathpur village had a total population of 4,688 people, including 2,370 males and 2,318 females, living in 917 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.14%, with male literacy at 66.68% and female literacy at 61.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashinathpur

Kashinathpur 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 Kashinathpur

Kashinathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Piali, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Kashinathpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kashinathpur is about 32.3 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 Kashinathpur

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

Health Facilities in Kashinathpur

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

FAQs about Kashinathpur