Kustor - Kashipur, Purulia

Kustor is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19 km from Kashipur and around 48 km from Purulia. Hadalda-uparrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kustor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kustor is 330794. The village covers a total geographical area of 602.18 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kustor

According to the 2011 Census, Kustor village had a total population of 1,296 people, including 644 males and 652 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.62%, with male literacy at 77.17% and female literacy at 52.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 523, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 414.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kustor

Kustor 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 Kustor

Kustor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kustor is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kustor is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kustor

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

Health Facilities in Kustor

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

FAQs about Kustor