Kustia

Kustia is a village located in Sonarpur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.1km away from sub-district headquarter Rajpur (tehsildar office) and 37.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Pratapnagar is the gram panchayat of Kustia village.

Here you can discover what makes Kustia unique in its vibrant Sonarpur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Kustia’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 Kustia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kustia is 333605. The village spans a total geographical area of 74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743330. Sonarpur is nearest town to Kustia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Kustia

Population of Kustia

According to the 2011 Census, Kustia has a total population of about 2,159, with approximately 1,042 males and 1,117 females. The sex ratio is around 1071 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 295 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 213 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.58%, with male literacy at about 67.95% and female literacy near 57.56%. There are around 496 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kustia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kustia

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

Nearby Villages of Kustia

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kustia