Kustor

Kustor is a village located in Kashipur subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Kashipur (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Hadalda Uparrah is the gram panchayat of Kustor village.

Here you can discover what makes Kustor unique in its vibrant Kashipur-Puruliya region. You’ll see Kustor’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 Kustor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kustor is 330794. The village spans a total geographical area of 602.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723130. Raghunathpur is nearest town to Kustor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Kustor

According to the 2011 Census, Kustor has a total population of about 1,296, with approximately 644 males and 652 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 174 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 523 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 414. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.94%, with male literacy at about 66.15% and female literacy near 45.86%. There are around 253 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kustor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,296 644 652
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 174 92 82
Scheduled Castes (SC) 523 254 269
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 414 202 212
Literate Population 725 426 299
Illiterate Population 571 218 353

Connectivity of Kustor

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kustor

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kustor

Where is Kustor located?

Kustor village is situated in Kashipur Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kustor?

The Gram Panchayat of Kustor is Hadalda Uparrah (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Kustor?

The pincode of Kustor is 723130, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kustor as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kustor is 1,296, with 644 males and 652 females.

How many households are there in Kustor as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kustor village has a total of 253 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kustor as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kustor is 55.94%. The male literacy rate is 66.15%, while the female literacy rate is 45.86%.