Ustor - Gazole, Malda

Ustor is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.6 km from Gazole and around 45.6 km from English Bazar. Salaidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ustor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ustor is 312696. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.62 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ustor

As per Census 2011, Ustor village has a total population of 171 people, consisting of 77 males and 94 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,220 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 53 literate and 118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 50 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ustor

Ustor 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 Ustor

Ustor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Ustor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Ustor is about 45.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ustor

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

Health Facilities in Ustor

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

FAQs about Ustor