Kasba, Bardhaman


Kasba is a village in Galsi I CD block in Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal

History

Champaknagari, of Chand Sadagar and Manasamangal Kāvya fame, is believed to be located nearby. There are two mounds there – locals believe one to be Behula’s basarghar and the other to be Santali pahar. Both the mounds are believed to have association with Chand Sadagar.

Geography

The place is on the bank of Damodar River.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Kasba had a total population of 2,119 of which 1,080 were males and 1,039 were females. Population below 6 years was 247. The total number of literates in Kasba was 1,088.

Transport

It is about 14 km from Panagarh Railway station/NH 19 and 14 km from Budbud NH 19. It is known for its Shiv mandir to people from religious belief.

Education

Kasba Radharani Vidyamandir is a Bengali-medium, coeducational higher secondary school. It was established in 1968.