Kastua - Bisalpur, Pilibhit

Kastua is a village situated in the Bisalpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisalpur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Muraina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kastua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kastua is 131928. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.38 hectares and falls under the 262202 pincode. Bilsanda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kastua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bisalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kastua

According to the 2011 Census, Kastua village had a total population of 507 people, including 269 males and 238 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.98%, with male literacy at 90.63% and female literacy at 81.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Kastua

Kastua 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 Kastua

Kastua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vazeerpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilsanda to Kastua is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Kastua is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kastua

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

Health Facilities in Kastua

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

FAQs about Kastua