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

According to the 2011 Census, Kastuwa village had a total population of 734 people, including 387 males and 347 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.73%, with male literacy at 84.89% and female literacy at 65.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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