Kasthamahal - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Kasthamahal is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Bishnupur and around 12.8 km from Alipore. Amgachhia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasthamahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasthamahal is 333429. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.8 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kasthamahal

According to the 2011 Census, Kasthamahal village had a total population of 5,156 people, including 2,716 males and 2,440 females, living in 1,158 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.64%, with male literacy at 86.21% and female literacy at 68.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,096.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasthamahal

Kasthamahal 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 Kasthamahal

Kasthamahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalyanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Kasthamahal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kasthamahal is about 12.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasthamahal

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

Health Facilities in Kasthamahal

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

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