Bastikuli - Tundi, Dhanbad

Bastikuli is a village situated in the Tundi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tundi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Jeetpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bastikuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bastikuli is 361058. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.84 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode.

Bastikuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bastikuli

According to the 2011 Census, Bastikuli village had a total population of 665 people, including 343 males and 322 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.12%, with male literacy at 65.00% and female literacy at 42.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 441.

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

Nearby Villages of Bastikuli

Bastikuli 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 Bastikuli

Bastikuli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nichitpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Bastikuli is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bastikuli

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

Health Facilities in Bastikuli

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

FAQs about Bastikuli