Mostala - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Mostala is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Singhee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mostala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mostala is 317886. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.12 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mostala

As per Census 2011, Mostala village has a total population of 558 people, consisting of 268 males and 290 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 125 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population558268290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)652441
Scheduled Castes (SC)243115128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1255966
Literate Population310169141
Illiterate Population24899149

Nearby Villages of Mostala

Mostala 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)
LaudahaSouth-East1.07 km
GhidahaSouth-West1.38 km
BejraNorth-East1.75 km
JashraWest1.77 km
JahanabadEast2.05 km
LakhuriaSouth2.62 km
JhileraSouth-East2.64 km
TaldangaSouth2.75 km
SingiNorth2.85 km
MahadebpurWest2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mostala

Mostala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Mostala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Mostala is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mostala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mostala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mostala

Where is Mostala located?

Mostala village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mostala?

The Gram Panchayat of Mostala is Singhee.

What is the pincode of Mostala?

The pincode of Mostala is 731240.

What is the population of Mostala?

Mostala has a total population of 558, including 268 males and 290 females.

How many households are there in Mostala?

There are 138 households in Mostala.

What is the literacy rate in Mostala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mostala is 55.56%. Male literacy is 63.06% and female literacy is 48.62%.