Bastaul - Pranpur, Katihar

Bastaul is a village situated in the Pranpur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pranpur and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Bastaul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bastaul is 225350. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.04 hectares and falls under the 854116 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bastaul

According to the 2011 Census, Bastaul village had a total population of 2,394 people, including 1,258 males and 1,136 females, living in 509 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.37%, with male literacy at 63.55% and female literacy at 45.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 409, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bastaul

Bastaul 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 Bastaul

Bastaul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sahja Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda 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 Katihar to Bastaul is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bastaul

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

Health Facilities in Bastaul

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

FAQs about Bastaul