Kastur - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Kastur is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 158 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kolsirsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kastur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kastur is 603711. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.24 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kastur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sirsi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kastur

According to the 2011 Census, Kastur village had a total population of 344 people, including 163 males and 181 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.20%, with male literacy at 73.94% and female literacy at 63.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Kastur

Kastur 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 Kastur

Kastur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Kastur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kastur is about 158 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kastur

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

Health Facilities in Kastur

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

FAQs about Kastur