Kastuwa - Kasimabad, Ghazipur

Kastuwa is a village situated in the Kasimabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 41 km from Ghazipur and around 41 km from Ghazipur. Baswari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kastuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kastuwa is 204807. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.09 hectares and falls under the 233226 pincode. Mau is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kastuwa

As per Census 2011, Kastuwa village has a total population of 734 people, consisting of 387 males and 347 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 465 literate and 269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 286 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kastuwa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population734387347
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1205664
Scheduled Castes (SC)286146140
Literate Population465281184
Illiterate Population269106163

Nearby Villages of Kastuwa

Kastuwa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RajauliWest0.86 km
KelaniNorth-West1.02 km
BaswariNorth-East1.06 km
ChanwarSouth-West1.18 km
MugesarNorth1.58 km
BahturaWest1.58 km
GharihaSouth-East1.61 km
RakauliNorth-East1.86 km
KandheriNorth-West2.01 km
SihoraEast2.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kastuwa

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kastuwa. The nearest railway station is Paniara, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mau to Kastuwa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Kastuwa is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kastuwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kastuwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kastuwa

Where is Kastuwa located?

Kastuwa village is located in Kasimabad Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kastuwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Kastuwa is Baswari.

What is the pincode of Kastuwa?

The pincode of Kastuwa is 233226.

What is the population of Kastuwa?

Kastuwa has a total population of 734, including 387 males and 347 females.

How many households are there in Kastuwa?

There are 111 households in Kastuwa.

What is the literacy rate in Kastuwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kastuwa is 63.35%. Male literacy is 72.61% and female literacy is 53.03%.