Kushtara

Kushtara is a village located in Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Salbani are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kushtara village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Bishnupur is the gram panchayat of Kushtara village.

Here you can discover what makes Kushtara unique in its vibrant Salbani-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Kushtara’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 Kushtara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kushtara is 338811. The village spans a total geographical area of 66.94 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721147. Medinipur is nearest town to Kushtara village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kushtara 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 Salboni Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kushtara

Population of Kushtara

According to the 2011 Census, Kushtara has a total population of about 625, with approximately 276 males and 349 females. The sex ratio is around 1264 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 74 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.24%, with male literacy at about 69.20% and female literacy near 56.73%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kushtara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kushtara

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

Nearby Villages of Kushtara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kushtara