Kastara

Kastara is a village located in Kundam tehsil of Jabalpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Kundam (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Jabalpur. As per 2009 stats, Kastara village is also a gram panchayat.

Kastara has its own place in the vibrant Jabalpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kastara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kastara is 490324. The village spans a total geographical area of 710 hectares. Jabalpur is nearest town to Kastara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 55km away.

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Population of Kastara

Below is a concise population overview of Kastara as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 814 417 397
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 96 53 43
Scheduled Castes (SC) 6 3 3
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 773 397 376
Literate Population 495 313 182
Illiterate Population 319 104 215

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kastara village:

  • The total population of Kastara village is around 814, including approximately 417 males and 397 females, with a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 96 children aged 0–6 years in Kastara village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kastara village has 6 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 773 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kastara village is about 60.81%, with male literacy at 75.06% and female literacy at 45.84%.
  • There are around 174 households in Kastara village.

Connectivity of Kastara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kastara. As per the 2011 stats, Kastara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kastara

Knowing the nearby villages of Kastara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kastara.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kastara

Where is Kastara located?
Kastara village is situated in Kundam Tehsil, within the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kastara?
Kastara serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Kastara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kastara is 814, with 417 males and 397 females.
How many households are there in Kastara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kastara village has a total of 174 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kastara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kastara is 60.81%. The male literacy rate is 75.06%, while the female literacy rate is 45.84%.