Kastor - Gazole, Malda

Kastor is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.9 km from Gazole and around 51.3 km from English Bazar. Babupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kastor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kastor is 312665. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.42 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kastor

As per Census 2011, Kastor village has a total population of 989 people, consisting of 502 males and 487 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 526 literate and 463 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 162 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kastor

Kastor 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 Kastor

Kastor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Kastor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kastor is about 51.3 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 Kastor

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

Health Facilities in Kastor

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

FAQs about Kastor