Kasiabad - Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas

Kasiabad is a village situated in the Kakdwip subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 33.2 km from Kakdwip and around 81.1 km from Alipore. Ramgopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasiabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasiabad is 335228. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.27 hectares and falls under the 743347 pincode. D/harbour is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Kasiabad

According to the 2011 Census, Kasiabad village had a total population of 1,994 people, including 1,000 males and 994 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.09%, with male literacy at 76.97% and female literacy at 63.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 579, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasiabad

Kasiabad 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 Kasiabad

Kasiabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ukilerhat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from D/harbour to Kasiabad is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kasiabad is about 81.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasiabad

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

Health Facilities in Kasiabad

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

FAQs about Kasiabad