Kashthakhali Village Overview
Kashthakhali is a village in Haldia tehsil of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Haldia is the tehsil headquarters, while Tamluk is the district headquarters for Kashthakhali village. As per available records (2009), Baruttarhingli is the Gram Panchayat for Kashthakhali village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kashthakhali village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashthakhali is 345735. The village covers a geographical area of 354.74 hectares and has a pincode of 721654. Haldia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Location Map of Kashthakhali
Population & Demographics of Kashthakhali
This section provides population and demographic details of Kashthakhali village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,171 | 2,123 | 2,048 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 480 | 241 | 239 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 855 | 441 | 414 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,266 | 1,777 | 1,489 |
| Illiterate Population | 905 | 346 | 559 |
Key population details of Kashthakhali village are given below:
- Kashthakhali village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,171, including approximately 2,123 males and 2,048 females, with a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 855 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Kashthakhali village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.30%.
- There are around 935 households in Kashthakhali village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kashthakhali
Transport facilities help residents of Kashthakhali village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kashthakhali
The following villages are located close to Kashthakhali and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kashthakhali
- Where is Kashthakhali located?
- Kashthakhali village is located in Haldia Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kashthakhali?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kashthakhali is Baruttarhingli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kashthakhali?
- The pincode of Kashthakhali is 721654.
- What is the population of Kashthakhali?
- Kashthakhali has a total population of 4,171, including 2,123 males and 2,048 females.
- How many households are there in Kashthakhali?
- There are 935 households in Kashthakhali.
- What is the literacy rate in Kashthakhali?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kashthakhali is 78.30%. Male literacy is 83.70% and female literacy is 72.71%.