Sastur
Sastur is a village located in Lohara tehsil of Osmanabad district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Lohara (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Osmanabad. As per 2009 stats, Sastur village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Sastur unique in its vibrant Lohara-Osmanabad region. You’ll see Sastur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Sastur
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sastur is 561644. The village spans a total geographical area of 2502.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 413609. Osmanabad is nearest town to Sastur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.
Google Map of Sastur
Population of Sastur
According to the 2011 Census, Sastur has a total population of about 7,255, with approximately 3,802 males and 3,453 females. The sex ratio is around 908 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 788 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,297 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 98. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.46%, with male literacy at about 75.88% and female literacy near 64.49%. There are around 1,659 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sastur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,255 | 3,802 | 3,453 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 788 | 437 | 351 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,297 | 677 | 620 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 98 | 50 | 48 |
| Literate Population | 5,112 | 2,885 | 2,227 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,143 | 917 | 1,226 |
Connectivity of Sastur
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sastur. As per the 2011 stats, Sastur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sastur
Knowing the nearby villages of Sastur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sastur.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sastur
- Where is Sastur located?
- Sastur village is situated in Lohara Tehsil, within the Osmanabad district of Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sastur?
- Sastur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Sastur?
- The pincode of Sastur is 413609, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sastur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sastur is 7,255, with 3,802 males and 3,453 females.
- How many households are there in Sastur as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sastur village has a total of 1,659 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sastur as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sastur is 70.46%. The male literacy rate is 75.88%, while the female literacy rate is 64.49%.