Bhastor

Bhastor is a village located in Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Gram Salkia are the district & sub-district headquarters of Bhastor village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Kurunnorun is the gram panchayat of Bhastor village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhastor unique in its vibrant Burwan-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Bhastor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhastor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhastor is 315933. The village spans a total geographical area of 240.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742161. Kandi is nearest town to Bhastor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhastor village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Burwan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhastor

Population of Bhastor

According to the 2011 Census, Bhastor has a total population of about 1,631, with approximately 852 males and 779 females. The sex ratio is around 914 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 212 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 249 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.24%, with male literacy at about 70.07% and female literacy near 59.95%. There are around 391 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhastor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhastor

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhastor. As per the 2011 stats, Bhastor had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhastor

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhastor helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhastor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhastor