Kestara - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Kestara is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 76.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Murarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kestara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kestara is 316044. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.06 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Jangipur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kestara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kestara

According to the 2011 Census, Kestara village had a total population of 998 people, including 499 males and 499 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.07%, with male literacy at 48.82% and female literacy at 31.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 972, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kestara

Kestara 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 Kestara

Kestara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jangipur to Kestara is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kestara is about 76.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kestara

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

Health Facilities in Kestara

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

FAQs about Kestara