Kastar - Bikramganj, Rohtas

Kastar is a village situated in the Bikramganj subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bikramganj and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Morauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kastar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kastar is 251199. The village covers a total geographical area of 232 hectares and falls under the 802212 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kastar

According to the 2011 Census, Kastar village had a total population of 1,738 people, including 908 males and 830 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.65%, with male literacy at 84.65% and female literacy at 56.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Kastar

Kastar 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 Kastar

Kastar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Kastar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Kastar is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kastar

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

Health Facilities in Kastar

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

FAQs about Kastar