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

According to the 2011 Census, Mostala village had a total population of 558 people, including 268 males and 290 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.88%, with male literacy at 69.26% and female literacy at 56.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Mostala