Kastal - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Kastal is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 90 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kastal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kastal is 042938. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.72 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.
Kastal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pratapnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kastal
According to the 2011 Census, Kastal village had a total population of 728 people, including 327 males and 401 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,226 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.22%, with male literacy at 75.70% and female literacy at 45.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 728 | 327 | 401 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 132 | 76 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 147 | 65 | 82 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 347 | 190 | 157 |
| Illiterate Population | 381 | 137 | 244 |
Nearby Villages of Kastal
Kastal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kastal
Public transport in the Kastal is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Kastal is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Kastal is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kastal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kastal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Kastal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kastal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kastal
Where is Kastal located?
Kastal village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kastal?
Kastal is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kastal?
The pincode of Kastal is 249155.
What is the population of Kastal?
Kastal had a total population of 728, including 327 males and 401 females.
How many households are there in Kastal?
Kastal had 143 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kastal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kastal was 58.22%. Male literacy was 75.70% and female literacy was 45.51%.