Sastra

Sastra is a village located in Nowrozabad tehsil of Umaria district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Nowroazbad (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Umaria. As per 2009 stats, Sastra village is also a gram panchayat.

Sastra has its own place in the vibrant Umaria 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 Sastra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sastra is 468206. The village spans a total geographical area of 628.52 hectares. Nowrozabad is nearest town to Sastra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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Population of Sastra

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,961 1,016 945
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 223 102 121
Scheduled Castes (SC) 278 149 129
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 717 358 359
Literate Population 1,269 750 519
Illiterate Population 692 266 426

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

  • The total population of Sastra village is around 1,961, including approximately 1,016 males and 945 females, with a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 223 children aged 0–6 years in Sastra village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sastra village has 278 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 717 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sastra village is about 64.71%, with male literacy at 73.82% and female literacy at 54.92%.
  • There are around 428 households in Sastra village.

Connectivity of Sastra

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Sastra

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

Tenduha Akmaniha Nipaniya Dondgawan Dewgawa Khurd Chitauha Badagaon Dhonda Pondi Hadha Jhikatal Mohagwan

Frequently Asked Questions about Sastra

Where is Sastra located?
Sastra village is situated in Nowrozabad Tehsil, within the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sastra?
Sastra serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Sastra as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sastra is 1,961, with 1,016 males and 945 females.
How many households are there in Sastra as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sastra village has a total of 428 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sastra as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sastra is 64.71%. The male literacy rate is 73.82%, while the female literacy rate is 54.92%.