Kasba (Purnia)
| Kasba | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Kasba Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°51′00″N 87°33′00″E / 25.8500°N 87.5500°ECoordinates: 25°51′00″N 87°33′00″E / 25.8500°N 87.5500°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Purnia |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 25,522 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Maithili, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Purnia |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kasba |
Kasba is a town and a notified area in Purnia district in the Indian state of Bihar.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Kasba had a population of 25,522. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Kasba has an average literacy rate of 49%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 57%, and female literacy is 41%. In Kasba, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Nurtured by The Kosi, pampered by the mellifluous Mahananda,showered gracefully by Lord Indra, abuzz with sweet Maithili and portrayed beautifully by Renu, Purnia, no doubt, qualifies itself to be called Poor Mans Darjeeling. It is the oldest district in the state of Bihar . In 1912, Bihar and Orissa were carved as separate provinces out of the old Bengal Province and Purnia became the district of the new provincial unit. Before the state reorganization in 1956, Purnia was contiguous to East Pakistan . The area of this district was about 4239 square miles. Buchanan Hamilton the first historian-geographer of India visited Purnia in 1801-10.
History
The roots of Kasba civilization stretch back in time to pre-recorded history. The legend states that years ago the entire area was covered with the long green grass called Kashal (mainly used for making huts), and it is believed by many that the name of the village is derived from the word, Kasab. Another legend states that due to the dense forests in this area it was favored place for the dacoits to hide their booty. It may be true too as many times people have come across valuables while digging their farms or backyards.
People of Kasba have migrated from the then-Arrah district of Bihar state, India and settled here. Over a period of time, the village emerged as a local business hub and trading took place in many commodities including rice, jute and iron goods. The popularity of Kasba was so famous that Calcutta Radio used to broadcast prices for these items.
Women played a vital role in the production of rice from paddy. Most of the houses had Dekhi, a tool operated by foot used for removing grains of rice from paddy. Women were financially strong and self-dependent.
Another interesting fact is that Kasba is the only place where the marriages take places in the month of Shraavana (rainy season) while most of Hindus do not marry during this month. As business come to a stand still during rainy season due to floods in the neighboring cities, people try and built up their personal relationship by marriage.
Geographical location
Situated in the North Eastern part of Bihar, Kasba lies between 87.5' Eastern Longitude and 25.8 Degree North Latitude. Covers 0.5% (30 km2) of the state's area. Kasba can be broadly divided into two physiographic units, the Plains and the Plateau. A land endowed with minerals, fertile green fields, peace fallboard force, vast market and a political system committed to industrial growth
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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